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PY02 JZF

2002 Yamaha XVS250

Grey Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS2507,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 JZF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8 miles

Nearside Rear shock has poor damping effect

Offside Front brake lever has not a lot of reserve travel

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear shock has poor damping effect

Fail 23 Apr 2019 8 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake component insecure brake arm mounting nuts loose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear shock has poor damping effect

Offside Front brake lever has not a lot of reserve travel

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear shock has poor damping effect

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,811 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 84,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,475 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,186 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,673 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,673 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,977 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 52,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,707 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 44,707 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,305 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 36,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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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PY02 JZF is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250 in Grey with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PY02 JZF, 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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PY02 JZF is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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