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P262 SGF

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,037 mi
Last recorded36,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 SGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 36,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 36,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,006 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 36,006 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2007 35,396 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,380 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,435 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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P262 SGF is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P262 SGF, 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 P262 SGF registered?

P262 SGF is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P262 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P262 SGF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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