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X169 UCA

2000 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,397 mi
Last recorded20,397 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha XVS2509,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 UCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 30 Oct 2023 20,304 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 20,157 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 20,157 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,902 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 19,902 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,731 miles

Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Aug 2017 19,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2014 19,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 17,396 miles

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

inlet manifold cracked badly but not leaking fuel

Fail 2 May 2013 17,396 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

inlet manifold cracked badly but not leaking fuel

Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,588 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,439 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 9,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 8,340 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,340 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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X169 UCA is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X169 UCA, 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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X169 UCA is a 2000 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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