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F809 UMM

1989 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,509 mi
Last recorded19,509 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 UMM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 19,509 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 17,886 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 15,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 13,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,518 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 13,133 miles

All direction indicators flashing slightly fast.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front brake lever has limited reserve travel - close to throttle cables when pulled fully in.

Front tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls - no ply or cords exposed.

Rear tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls - no ply or cord exposed.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 13,058 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 13,058 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,838 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 12,837 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Handlebars bent down on one side.

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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F809 UMM is a 1989 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F809 UMM, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F809 UMM is a 1989 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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