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W449 TPW

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,922 mi
Last recorded3,922 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 TPW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 3,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 3,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 3,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 3,679 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre sidewall split/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 3,545 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 3,373 miles

Rear tyre sidewall slightly deterioated (LH) Recommend replacement

Pass 7 May 2019 3,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 2,971 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 2,950 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 2,802 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 2,802 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 2,314 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 2,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,294 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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W449 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W449 TPW, 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 W449 TPW registered?

W449 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W449 TPW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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