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PO51 JVY

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,985 mi
Last recorded5,985 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 JVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 5,985 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 5,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 5,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 5,109 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 5,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 4,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 4,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 4,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 3,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 3,389 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 3,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 2,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 2,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 2,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,310 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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PO51 JVY 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 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO51 JVY, 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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What year was PO51 JVY registered?

PO51 JVY is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for PO51 JVY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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