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J788 DYP

2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,072 mi
Last recorded46,072 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S10,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 DYP
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,072 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 45,997 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,874 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front wheel binding when moving backwards.

Head lamp kicks to R/H.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working L/H (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Front wheel binding when moving backwards.

Head lamp kicks to R/H.

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,742 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 41,164 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,171 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 27,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 26,950 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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J788 DYP is a 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,372 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J788 DYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J788 DYP is a 2001 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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