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X187 WCG

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,326 mi
Last recorded6,326 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 WCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 6,326 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 6,326 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 5,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 5,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 2,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 2,180 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,164 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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X187 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X187 WCG, 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 X187 WCG registered?

X187 WCG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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