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DU02 ONZ

2002 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,169 mi
Last recorded11,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ONZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 11,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 10,456 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 10,451 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements slightly smaller than requirements (0.1 (d))

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

running poor, will not run off choke

Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 9,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,333 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,940 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake lever cannot be applied smoothly

Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,705 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 8,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 8,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,510 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 7,510 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 6,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 6,833 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 6,147 miles

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

rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 6,118 miles

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

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

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

front tyre showing signs of age related cracking

rear tyre showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 5,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 4,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 4,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 3,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 3,391 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 3,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,720 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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DU02 ONZ is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DU02 ONZ, 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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What year was DU02 ONZ registered?

DU02 ONZ is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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