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G440 SBV

2001 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,713 mi
Last recorded12,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV25012,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 SBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 12,713 miles

Front tyre has hair line cracks all over but is tubed.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 12,528 miles

Front tyre has hair line cracks in it but it is tubed.

Fail 8 May 2019 12,528 miles

Front tyre has hair line cracks in it but it is tubed.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,426 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,419 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,413 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,359 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 12,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 12,328 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 12,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,219 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,068 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 12,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,251 miles

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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G440 SBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,068 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 G440 SBV, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G440 SBV is a 2001 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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