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V151 JCA

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,572 mi
Last recorded24,572 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 JCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 24,572 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 24,572 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 15,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,458 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 13,301 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,671 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 7,443 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V151 JCA is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 9,168 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 V151 JCA, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V151 JCA registered?

V151 JCA is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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