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W86 SPE

2000 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,457 mi
Last recorded7,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV2509,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 SPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 7,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 6,230 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 6,230 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 4,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 3,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 3,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 3,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 3,304 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 3,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 3,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 3,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 3,038 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,859 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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W86 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W86 SPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W86 SPE registered?

W86 SPE is a 2000 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W86 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W86 SPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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