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YN51 VUX

2001 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XVS2509,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VUX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 30,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 30,257 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 30,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 29,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,544 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,804 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 27,804 miles

Seat insecure rear subframe/mudguard insecure (bolt missing under mudguard) (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,849 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 21,672 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 21,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,874 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 17,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2006 9,884 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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YN51 VUX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN51 VUX, 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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What year was YN51 VUX registered?

YN51 VUX is a 2001 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 VUX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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