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N883 NNJ

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 NNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 39,524 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,751 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 34,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,748 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 34,747 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose Both Clamps. (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH FAILING TO RELEASE

Pass 25 Apr 2015 32,330 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 32,330 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2013 25,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 21,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,959 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 16,188 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 13,537 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,160 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 15 Apr 2006 6,993 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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N883 NNJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 N883 NNJ, 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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N883 NNJ is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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