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S581 DRC

1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,472 mi
Last recorded14,472 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S13,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 DRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 14,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 14,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,868 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 13,841 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 13,722 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,336 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 12,336 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S581 DRC is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 13,512 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 S581 DRC, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S581 DRC registered?

S581 DRC is a 1999 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S581 DRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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