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P835 EOA

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,715 mi
Last recorded21,715 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 EOA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 21,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 20,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,120 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 17,226 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 17,226 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure rear brake anchor bar loose and no locking device fitted (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 16,846 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 16,845 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly pedal return system inoperative, pedal stays down (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 16,669 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 16,573 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 16,573 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,504 miles

all spokes slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 16,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,700 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 15,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 15,696 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 10,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 10,364 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 8,391 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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P835 EOA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P835 EOA, 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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P835 EOA is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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