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Y436 RVS

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,377 mi
Last recorded17,377 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 17,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,369 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,656 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 13,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 10,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 10,759 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y436 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y436 RVS, 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 Y436 RVS registered?

Y436 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y436 RVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y436 RVS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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