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N878 PWO

1996 Yamaha XV250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,129 mi
Last recorded27,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 PWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,129 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,014 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,376 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

loose baffle

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,826 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,670 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Outer Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 19,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,733 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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N878 PWO 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 88.9%.

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 N878 PWO, 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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N878 PWO is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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