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P289 PNP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,429 mi
Last recorded19,429 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 PNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,697 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,066 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 13,066 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,955 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 10,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 10,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,553 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,687 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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P289 PNP 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 P289 PNP, 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 P289 PNP registered?

P289 PNP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 15 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P289 PNP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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