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W792 MWB

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,815 mi
Last recorded34,815 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW792 MWB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 34,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 33,319 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 32,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,518 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 22,013 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Inner Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Outer Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,649 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 13,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,871 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,215 miles

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

perishing between treads and sidewalls of front tyre

perishing between treads of rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 12,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

perishing between treads and sidewalls of front tyre

perishing between treads of rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 11,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,192 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,335 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

R/H Chain adjuster missing

Pass 4 Aug 2005 5,420 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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W792 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W792 MWB, 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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W792 MWB is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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