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W381 SYB

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,416 mi
Last recorded18,416 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 SYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 18,416 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 18,360 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 18,332 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front brake disc coated in fork oil

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 17,802 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 16,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,311 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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W381 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 9,168 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 W381 SYB, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W381 SYB registered?

W381 SYB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W381 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 SYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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