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R218 TJR

2001 Yamaha XV250

Purple Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,900 mi
Last recorded16,900 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV25012,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 16,900 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 16,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 15,650 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 13,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,541 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,447 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 9,447 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2006 9,313 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 9,313 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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R218 TJR is a 2001 Yamaha XV250 in Purple with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R218 TJR, 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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What year was R218 TJR registered?

R218 TJR is a 2001 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is R218 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 TJR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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