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N898 HLR

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,661 mi
Last recorded39,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 HLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 39,661 miles

front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2025 39,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,160 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 38,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 33,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pass light switch not functioning

Fail 15 May 2021 33,784 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

pass light switch not functioning

Pass 15 May 2020 31,073 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 26,791 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 22,688 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 22,688 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 20,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 18,906 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 18,906 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,534 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 15,522 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 12,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2012 9,802 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 9,802 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,067 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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N898 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N898 HLR, 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 N898 HLR registered?

N898 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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