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P669 HYC

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,834 mi
Last recorded29,834 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 HYC
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,834 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 29,834 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 26,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 26,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 26,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,004 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 May 2014 25,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 25,698 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,551 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,538 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,277 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 16,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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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P669 HYC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P669 HYC, 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 P669 HYC registered?

P669 HYC is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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