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W657 DUA

1999 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,877 mi
Last recorded7,877 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV2508,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW657 DUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 7,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,823 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 7,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 7,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,652 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 7,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,793 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 5,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,918 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,751 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 5,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,404 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,083 miles

chain slack †rear spokes getting loose

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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W657 DUA is a 1999 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 8,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W657 DUA, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W657 DUA registered?

W657 DUA is a 1999 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W657 DUA safe to buy?

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