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W532 PHO

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,830 mi
Last recorded8,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 PHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 8,830 miles

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

Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Oct 2024 8,812 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 8,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 8,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 8,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 8,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 8,394 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 8,016 miles

pass light not working

Pass 18 May 2017 7,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 7,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 6,965 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 6,553 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Mirrors loose

Throttle Slightly sticking on right lock

Fail 22 Sep 2012 6,553 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Mirrors loose

Throttle Slightly sticking on right lock

Pass 28 Jan 2006 6,476 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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W532 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W532 PHO, 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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W532 PHO is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W532 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W532 PHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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