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MX03 HWV

2003 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,759 mi
Last recorded22,759 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS2508,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,759 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp pattern weak

Rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 Sep 2013 20,543 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 20,461 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,796 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 11,632 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,129 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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MX03 HWV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 8,214 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 MX03 HWV, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX03 HWV registered?

MX03 HWV is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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