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Y996 BAR

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,667 mi
Last recorded14,667 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 BAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,667 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 14,667 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,664 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,642 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,120 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,120 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,076 miles

drive chain dry and rusted

rear brake slightly binding

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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Y996 BAR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y996 BAR, 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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Y996 BAR is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 9 June 2001.

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