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W163 BGB

2000 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,409 mi
Last recorded7,409 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV2509,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 BGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 7,409 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 7,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 7,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 7,330 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 6,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 6,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 6,360 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 6,208 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 6,042 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

lower exhaust badly coroded

n/s front fork tube pitted [can damage seal]

Fail 27 May 2011 6,033 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

lower exhaust badly coroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 3,397 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 2,264 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 1,812 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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W163 BGB is a 2000 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W163 BGB, 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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W163 BGB is a 2000 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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