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Y778 SJA

2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,210 mi
Last recorded52,210 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S10,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 SJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXv 250 S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 52,210 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,890 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 50,890 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 50,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 49,338 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 47,631 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,160 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 8 May 2015 41,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 37,797 miles

slight leak in exhaust pipe

Pass 28 May 2013 29,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 20,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 20,204 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv 250 S?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 12
Drive chain excessively loose 6
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Y778 SJA is a 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 10,159 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 Xv 250 S fails its MOT is exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y778 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv 250 S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Xv 250 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y778 SJA is a 2000 Yamaha Xv 250 S, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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