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N832 PUV

1996 Yamaha XV250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,989 mi
Last recorded20,989 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 PUV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 20,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 20,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 20,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

throttle action slow to return

Pass 14 May 2010 20,470 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,233 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,143 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 19,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,405 miles

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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N832 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N832 PUV, 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 N832 PUV registered?

N832 PUV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N832 PUV safe to buy?

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