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V841 DRE

1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

6,349 mi
Last recorded6,349 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S13,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 6,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 6,109 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 6,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 5,823 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 5,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 5,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 5,759 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear lower mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 5,759 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock absorber mounting bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,741 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 5,741 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 5,688 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 5,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 5,683 miles

advise + the rear tyre is perished and has cuts between the tread blocks but no visable cords showing

Pass 2 May 2013 5,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 5,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 5,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 5,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,062 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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V841 DRE is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,512 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 V841 DRE, 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 27 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 V841 DRE registered?

V841 DRE is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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