MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,048 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
chain dry and slightly worn
high beam tell tale not working
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyre pressure low
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?
Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S281 VBJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S281 VBJ, 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 S281 VBJ registered?
S281 VBJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 21 December 1998.
Is S281 VBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S281 VBJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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