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WM02 BCE

2002 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,382 mi
Last recorded32,382 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XVS2507,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 BCE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 32,382 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 32,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 32,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,805 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play borderline (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 26,586 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,114 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 2,414 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Lower Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 9,763 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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WM02 BCE is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 7,548 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 WM02 BCE, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM02 BCE registered?

WM02 BCE is a 2002 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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