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GJ02 CJU

2002 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,734 mi
Last recorded22,734 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 CJU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 22,734 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 22,672 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,401 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 21,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 20,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 11,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 19,935 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,763 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 18,298 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,640 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 16,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,038 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,275 miles

front tyre slightly perished

no plate has some paint on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,085 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,351 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,656 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 8,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,929 miles

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

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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GJ02 CJU 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 87.5%.

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 GJ02 CJU, 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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GJ02 CJU is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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