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W861 VLW

2000 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,014 mi
Last recorded11,014 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XV2509,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 VLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 11,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 11,011 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 10,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 10,828 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT ON EXHAUST REAR LINK PIPE.

Drive chain slightly loose DRIVE CHAIN LOOSE. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SLIGHT MISTING EVIDENT FROM L/H FORK STANCHION. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,728 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,392 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 10,392 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 9,581 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W861 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W861 VLW, 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 W861 VLW registered?

W861 VLW is a 2000 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W861 VLW safe to buy?

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