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P873 HME

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,963 mi
Last recorded41,963 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 HME
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,963 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 41,848 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,942 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,321 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,691 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,326 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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P873 HME is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P873 HME, 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 P873 HME registered?

P873 HME is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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