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Y486 TOJ

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,469 mi
Last recorded19,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 TOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 19,469 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 18,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 17,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,820 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,213 miles

FRONT TYRE PERSISHING

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,876 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,143 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,787 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2012 13,722 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Jul 2010 12,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 11,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 10,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 9,225 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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Y486 TOJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y486 TOJ, 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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Y486 TOJ is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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