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W331 DWC

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,973 mi
Last recorded15,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 DWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 15,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 15,955 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 15,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 15,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 14,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 13,452 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 13,452 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,039 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 13,039 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,504 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 7,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 7,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,340 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 7,160 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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W331 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W331 DWC, 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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W331 DWC is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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