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W601 XEE

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

8,266 mi
Last recorded8,266 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 XEE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 8,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 8,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 8,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,939 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 7,936 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 7,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 7,411 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,325 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Frame and Swing Arm Corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 7,325 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (Not Bulb) (4.2.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Frame and Swing Arm Corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2013 7,316 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 7,316 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,305 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,077 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 7,077 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 6,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 6,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 6,094 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2007 6,094 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 5,242 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 5,242 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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W601 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W601 XEE, 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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W601 XEE is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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