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SN53 KAO

2003 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

18,381 mi
Last recorded18,381 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS2508,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 KAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 18,381 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 15,649 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust not standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 14,277 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,020 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 12,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 9,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 7,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,623 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 7,584 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 7,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 7,069 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 6,743 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch adjustment

front and rear tyre wear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 6,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,725 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,647 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 2,134 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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SN53 KAO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 8,214 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 SN53 KAO, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN53 KAO is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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