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YJ04 MYV

2004 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

25,337 mi
Last recorded25,337 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS2509,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 MYV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 25,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 23,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 23,699 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,094 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,965 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 17,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 15,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,005 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 9,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 9,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 6,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,873 miles

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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YJ04 MYV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,499 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 YJ04 MYV, 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 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ04 MYV registered?

YJ04 MYV is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ04 MYV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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