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N790 HPX

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,754 mi
Last recorded14,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 HPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,532 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 14,295 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 14,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 14,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,447 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 12,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,276 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 9,806 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 9,806 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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N790 HPX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 13,782 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N790 HPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N790 HPX registered?

N790 HPX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 3 July 1996.

Is N790 HPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N790 HPX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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