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S371 NFJ

1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,512 mi
Last recorded15,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S12,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 NFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,912 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 14,912 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,907 miles

front brake fills soft

rear tyre perished & getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,070 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,118 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,871 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 12,576 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,966 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 11,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,185 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2007 10,203 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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S371 NFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S371 NFJ, 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 S371 NFJ registered?

S371 NFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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