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P543 PGP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,209 mi
Last recorded12,209 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 PGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 12,209 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,207 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 12,207 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,684 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 11,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P543 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P543 PGP, 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 P543 PGP registered?

P543 PGP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P543 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 PGP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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