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P301 OEX

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,801 mi
Last recorded15,801 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 OEX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 15,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 15,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,846 miles

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

Front tyre has light cracking on side walls

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 14,219 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,918 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,242 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,800 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 12,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 10,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,718 miles

Front calliper is slightly dragging.

Rear tyre cracked but no ply or cord is showing.

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P301 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P301 OEX, 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 P301 OEX registered?

P301 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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