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W356 STA

2000 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,632 mi
Last recorded34,632 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV2509,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 STA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 34,632 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 34,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 35,622 miles

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,605 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,596 miles

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 34,596 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,344 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,008 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

passing light not working

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,719 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,033 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,175 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,813 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 27,812 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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W356 STA is a 2000 Yamaha XV250 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 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 W356 STA, 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 W356 STA registered?

W356 STA is a 2000 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W356 STA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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