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S195 UCR

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,168 mi
Last recorded13,168 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 UCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 13,155 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 12,227 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,230 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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S195 UCR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,227 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 S195 UCR, 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 28 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 S195 UCR registered?

S195 UCR is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S195 UCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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