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P104 NFA

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,707 mi
Last recorded21,707 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 NFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 21,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,692 miles

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,450 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 21,409 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,409 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front and rear tyre pressures were low and have been re-inflated

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,541 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,525 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,480 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 19,480 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 13,842 miles

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Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

engine oil quantity below the minimum level

front tyre pressure was low and has been re-inflated

front tyre tread worn unevenly

rear tyre has slight cracks appearing on sidewall

rear tyre was flat and has been re-inflated

Pass 15 May 2007 12,040 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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P104 NFA 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 73.3%.

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 P104 NFA, 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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P104 NFA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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