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BD51 YLW

2002 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,187 mi
Last recorded18,187 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 18,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,187 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,438 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,664 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,906 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2007 10,895 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,895 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2006 8,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 8,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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BD51 YLW is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,001 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 XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD51 YLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD51 YLW registered?

BD51 YLW is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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