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N943 LCL

1996 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,026 mi
Last recorded18,026 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 LCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 18,026 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,999 miles

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 5,350 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre has slight cut line. but not thru to core..

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

Pass 25 May 2012 5,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 4,884 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 4,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 4,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 4,099 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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N943 LCL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N943 LCL, 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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N943 LCL is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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