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GX08 VAU

2021 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,542 mi
Last recorded26,542 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 VAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 26,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 26,254 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 26,254 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension Lower Link has worn bushes/bearings resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Headbearings slightly notchy. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,647 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,120 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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GX08 VAU is a 2021 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 5 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GX08 VAU is a 2021 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 9 February 2021.

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