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VO03 FYJ

2003 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,965 mi
Last recorded37,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS2508,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,965 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

no chain guard fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 36,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 36,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 23,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 23,321 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,138 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,072 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,462 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,433 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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VO03 FYJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 8,214 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 VO03 FYJ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO03 FYJ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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