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YL56 YLE

2007 Yamaha XVS250

Maroon Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,058 mi
Last recorded25,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 YLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 25,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 25,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 24,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 16,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 16,225 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,976 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 10,872 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 10,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 9,372 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 9,372 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,974 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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YL56 YLE is a 2007 Yamaha XVS250 in Maroon with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL56 YLE, 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 19 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL56 YLE registered?

YL56 YLE is a 2007 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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