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W531 PCD

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,906 mi
Last recorded7,906 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 PCD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 7,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 7,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear trye cracked but not deep enough to show cording

Pass 17 Mar 2021 7,772 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear rear tyre has signs of cracking

number plate crcked dameged

Pass 8 Jun 2019 7,097 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 6,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 5,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 5,275 miles

slight crack on registration plate

Pass 25 Jul 2014 5,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 4,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,929 miles

all rear shock bushes starting to deteriate

battery is missing

both hand levers have wear

rear number plate starting to detertiate

rear wheel slightly misaligned with the front wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2007 3,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,679 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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W531 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 W531 PCD, 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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W531 PCD is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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