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YJ51 USB

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

22,002 mi
Last recorded22,002 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 USB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 22,002 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 20,417 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 19,951 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 19,831 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 19,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 18,922 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,531 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,501 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 17,501 miles

Drive chain excessively tight tight links (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 17,500 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 17,482 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,946 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,946 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear brake arm sticking slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,515 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,235 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 14,232 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,789 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YJ51 USB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YJ51 USB, 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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YJ51 USB is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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