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N942 WMS

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,040 mi
Last recorded14,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 WMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 13,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing slightly at silencer collector area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 13,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre has small cracks

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 12,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 12,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,219 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,201 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,433 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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N942 WMS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N942 WMS, 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 N942 WMS registered?

N942 WMS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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