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S665 WTU

1998 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,163 mi
Last recorded17,163 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XV25011,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 17,163 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 17,163 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 17,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 16,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 16,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 16,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,709 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 16,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 16,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 16,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,023 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre shows quite extensive signs of perishing on sidewalls. Date of manufacture shown on tyre as week 10 of 2002. Tyre now fourteen years old.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,917 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre shows signs of perishing on sidewalls. Date of manufacture week 10 of 2002.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 15,917 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front tyre shows signs of perishing on sidewalls. Date of manufacture week 10 of 2002.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,894 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 15,837 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,741 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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S665 WTU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 11,064 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 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 S665 WTU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S665 WTU is a 1998 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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