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Y142 PVJ

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

4,243 mi
Last recorded4,243 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 PVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 4,243 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 4,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 4,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 4,160 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 3,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 3,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 3,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 3,778 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 3,732 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 3,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 3,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 3,516 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 3,097 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,171 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 1,473 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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Y142 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y142 PVJ, 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 Y142 PVJ registered?

Y142 PVJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y142 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y142 PVJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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