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X581 HLH

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,740 mi
Last recorded37,740 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 HLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,740 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 37,740 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,331 miles

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected sticking (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 36,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,774 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perished

Fail 23 Jun 2022 35,774 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 34,060 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2020 34,060 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,448 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 28,051 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,814 miles

rear brake cable lightly rubbing on rear brake torque reaction bracket

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 20,584 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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X581 HLH is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X581 HLH, 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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X581 HLH is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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