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P889 GMP

1996 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha XV25013,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 GMP
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 25,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive uneven wear (6.2.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 25,094 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive uneven wear (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,945 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 19,445 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,526 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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P889 GMP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P889 GMP, 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 P889 GMP registered?

P889 GMP is a 1996 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P889 GMP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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