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N861 BSX

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,204 mi
Last recorded9,204 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 9,204 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,201 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 9,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 9,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 9,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,142 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,027 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 9,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N861 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N861 BSX, 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 N861 BSX registered?

N861 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N861 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N861 BSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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