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P842 PND

1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,851 mi
Last recorded5,851 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S14,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 PND
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 5,851 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 5,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 5,452 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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P842 PND is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 14,840 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P842 PND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P842 PND registered?

P842 PND is a 1997 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P842 PND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 PND shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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