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Y376 JEO

2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,212 mi
Last recorded30,212 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S10,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 JEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 30,212 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 30,212 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,130 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 26,226 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 26,204 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,029 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,913 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 21,770 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,777 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 20,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 9,414 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,048 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 9,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 6,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 5,774 miles

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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Y376 JEO is a 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,372 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 Y376 JEO, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y376 JEO registered?

Y376 JEO is a 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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