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Y57 REC

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,759 mi
Last recorded2,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 REC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 2,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 2,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 2,660 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 2,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 2,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 2,566 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 2,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 2,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 1,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 1,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 1,871 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 1,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 1,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 1,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 1,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 1,420 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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Y57 REC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y57 REC, 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 Y57 REC registered?

Y57 REC is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 14 July 2001.

Is Y57 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 REC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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