MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
drive chain dry and rusted
rear brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS250?
Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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