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P454 KVM

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 KVM
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 23,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 22,293 miles

Rear rear brake shoes slight binding

chain has tight spot

Pass 29 Jun 2024 21,441 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 20,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 20,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 17,530 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 16,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 16,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,508 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 10,774 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 9,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,095 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 9,095 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

oil on front disc

Fail 16 Apr 2011 8,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 8,345 miles

front and rear spokes rusty

Fail 1 May 2010 8,342 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

front and rear spokes rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,320 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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P454 KVM is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P454 KVM, 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 P454 KVM registered?

P454 KVM is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P454 KVM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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