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P818 CLS

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,686 mi
Last recorded13,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 CLS
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 13,686 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 13,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 13,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 13,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 13,194 miles

TYRES OLD

Pass 16 Sep 2020 12,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 12,728 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 12,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 12,466 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 12,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 9,475 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 9,045 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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P818 CLS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P818 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P818 CLS registered?

P818 CLS is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P818 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 CLS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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