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KE51 BBV

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,685 mi
Last recorded35,685 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 BBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 35,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 35,685 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,741 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 32,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,839 miles

Drive chain dry ( have lubricated)

Pass 25 May 2016 27,450 miles

Front tyre misshaped

Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 22 May 2015 25,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 22,868 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 May 2012 16,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,696 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 12,480 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,581 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,581 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 7,805 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 7,805 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 5,573 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS250?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
333
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Horn not working 11
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KE51 BBV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 9,782 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 XVS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE51 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE51 BBV is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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