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W129 JOG

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,303 mi
Last recorded20,303 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 JOG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 20,303 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 20,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 19,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 18,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,874 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 15,842 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 13,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,556 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,471 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 2,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 1,140 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 673 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 673 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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W129 JOG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W129 JOG, 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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W129 JOG is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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