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YS51 GBF

2002 Yamaha XV250

Maroon Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,648 mi
Last recorded23,648 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 GBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 23,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,447 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,000 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 22,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 22,769 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 22,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 22,738 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,469 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,079 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,586 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,825 miles

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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YS51 GBF is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Maroon with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS51 GBF, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YS51 GBF is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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