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Y128 AAB

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,809 mi
Last recorded24,809 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 AAB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 24,809 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 24,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 24,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 24,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 24,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 23,917 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 23,908 miles

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake drum brace, loose bolts missing security devices (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small and measurements (0.1 (d))

Rear brake arm adjuster bolt loose

split pin missing from rear wheel nut

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,903 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 22,903 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,025 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 22,025 miles

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,061 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,658 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 18,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,516 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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Y128 AAB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y128 AAB, 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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What year was Y128 AAB registered?

Y128 AAB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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