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W873 RMW

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,212 mi
Last recorded20,212 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 RMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 20,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2022 19,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,522 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,517 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 16,464 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,630 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,630 miles

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

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

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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W873 RMW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W873 RMW, 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 W873 RMW registered?

W873 RMW is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W873 RMW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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