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X797 CFJ

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 CFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 49,292 miles

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,849 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,765 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,246 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 32,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,722 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 25,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,562 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 20,376 miles

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

n/s handlebar slightly bent.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 16,135 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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X797 CFJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X797 CFJ, 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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X797 CFJ is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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