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P871 PAG

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,551 mi
Last recorded3,551 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 PAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 3,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 3,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 3,415 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 3,415 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective n/s (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 3,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,260 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 3,225 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 3,225 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 3,045 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 2,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,160 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 2,807 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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P871 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P871 PAG, 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 P871 PAG registered?

P871 PAG is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P871 PAG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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