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P816 HWA

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,617 mi
Last recorded15,617 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 HWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 15,617 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 15,617 miles

Front Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 15,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 15,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 15,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 15,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 14,894 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,215 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,580 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,617 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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P816 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P816 HWA, 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 P816 HWA registered?

P816 HWA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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