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W897 UDK

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,381 mi
Last recorded16,381 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 UDK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 16,197 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 16,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 13,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 12,656 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 11,108 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 7,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 7,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 7,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,495 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,043 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 6,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,404 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,520 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 5,520 miles

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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W897 UDK is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W897 UDK, 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 W897 UDK registered?

W897 UDK is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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