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N982 GRV

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,509 mi
Last recorded7,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 GRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 7,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 7,392 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 7,392 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 7,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 6,992 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the blow is from a repair (6.1.2 (a))

sissy bar insecure

throttle does not return

Fail 11 May 2023 6,990 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the blow is from a repair (6.1.2 (a))

sissy bar insecure

throttle does not return

Pass 10 Feb 2022 6,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box under motorcycle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 6,656 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 6,565 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

handiebar cable insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2020 6,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 5,742 miles

Front front brake slightly binding on when front wheel is raised off the ground

Offside Front front tyre slightly cracked in side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2018 4,504 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 3,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 3,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 3,887 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 3,859 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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N982 GRV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N982 GRV, 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 N982 GRV registered?

N982 GRV is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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