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GK02 RXM

2002 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,253 mi
Last recorded17,253 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS2507,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 RXM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 17,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 15,710 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,710 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,244 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 13,244 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 10,767 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 10,767 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,135 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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GK02 RXM is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 7,548 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 GK02 RXM, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK02 RXM registered?

GK02 RXM is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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