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Y106 KAW

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 53,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 46,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handle bar bent.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 43,333 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handle bar bent.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,863 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Handle bar bent.

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,231 miles

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

Handle bars slightly bent

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,674 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,027 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,995 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,688 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,472 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 18,472 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,713 miles

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

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

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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Y106 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 9,782 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 Y106 KAW, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y106 KAW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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