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P686 WJR

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,622 mi
Last recorded9,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 WJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 9,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 6,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 6,950 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,768 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 3,582 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 3,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2008 3,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 3,424 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 3,424 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 3,198 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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P686 WJR is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P686 WJR, 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 P686 WJR registered?

P686 WJR is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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