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P438 LPS

1996 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

5,416 mi
Last recorded5,416 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 LPS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,416 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 5,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P438 LPS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P438 LPS, 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 P438 LPS registered?

P438 LPS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P438 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 LPS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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