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Y432 VHR

2001 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,375 mi
Last recorded31,375 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Yamaha XV25012,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 VHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 31,375 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame repaired with body filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced swing arm repaired with body filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

activating headlight switch kills engine

Pass 8 Oct 2022 27,179 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 27,061 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,563 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,522 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 16,881 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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Y432 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 12,068 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 Y432 VHR, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y432 VHR registered?

Y432 VHR is a 2001 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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