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Y437 RVS

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,808 mi
Last recorded40,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 RVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,808 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,132 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2018 38,127 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,059 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,149 miles

Front tyre in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2015 26,454 miles

Front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2013 22,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 19,727 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 19,706 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,183 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,658 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 9,607 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 9,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y437 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y437 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 Y437 RVS registered?

Y437 RVS is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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