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P553 MCA

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

18,941 mi
Last recorded18,941 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP553 MCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 18,941 miles

forks pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2025 18,941 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

forks pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 18,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 18,448 miles

spokes rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2023 18,448 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

spokes rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2022 18,430 miles

spokes rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2022 18,430 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

spokes rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2020 18,183 miles

Spokes rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2020 18,183 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Spokes rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,055 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,886 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 17,886 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 17,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,816 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,843 miles

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

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 16,843 miles

Drive chain excessively 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 15,767 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,767 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 12,224 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 3,833 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 3,833 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 4 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 11,085 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,611 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 10,611 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P553 MCA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P553 MCA, 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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P553 MCA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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