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P519 YFC

1996 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

24,543 mi
Last recorded24,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 YFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 24,543 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Both front fork seals perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 24,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2025 24,421 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,636 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 22,324 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 20,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 20,267 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 18,931 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,270 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 17,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 16,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front tyre cracks in sidewall

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

drive chain rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,807 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,806 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front position lamp incorporated in headlamp is not working

Front sprocket cover insecure

Gear lever adjustment rod bent

Fail 7 Apr 2009 13,691 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 13,691 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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P519 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P519 YFC, 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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P519 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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