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X661 EGN

2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,689 mi
Last recorded14,689 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S10,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 14,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,459 miles

Front fork stanchion pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2021 14,459 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied adjusted (1.1.2 (d))

Front fork stanchion pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2020 11,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 11,454 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,344 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 14,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,193 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 14,190 miles

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

Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,624 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 13,620 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Inner Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 12,659 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 12,659 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Inner Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,070 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 12,070 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,682 miles

front tyre cracking

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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X661 EGN is a 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,159 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X661 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X661 EGN is a 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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