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V990 XAG

2000 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,213 mi
Last recorded18,213 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV2509,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 XAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 18,213 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 17,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 17,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,246 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 16,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 14,923 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 14,917 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Both Brake Lights Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 14,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,720 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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V990 XAG is a 2000 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,986 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 V990 XAG, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V990 XAG registered?

V990 XAG is a 2000 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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