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P618 LLU

1996 Yamaha XV250

Blue Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,770 mi
Last recorded25,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 LLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 25,770 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 24,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,209 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,528 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 18,320 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,320 miles

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

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,970 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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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P618 LLU is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Blue with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P618 LLU, 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 P618 LLU registered?

P618 LLU is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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