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N971 YMS

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,886 mi
Last recorded17,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,777 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,064 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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N971 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N971 YMS, 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 N971 YMS registered?

N971 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N971 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N971 YMS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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