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Y984 PKW

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,183 mi
Last recorded26,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 PKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,183 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,183 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 26,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake binding slightly

Exhaust repaired

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch

Fail 1 Jun 2009 22,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,366 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 20,087 miles

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

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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Y984 PKW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y984 PKW, 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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Y984 PKW is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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