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V701 ROC

2002 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,613 mi
Last recorded6,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS2507,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 ROC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,613 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 6,613 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,608 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 5,968 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 5,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,415 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 3,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 3,152 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 2,295 miles

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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V701 ROC is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V701 ROC, 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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What year was V701 ROC registered?

V701 ROC is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for V701 ROC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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