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J557 TNE

2003 Yamaha XT225

Red Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,700 mi
Last recorded20,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 TNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 20,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,349 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 20,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 19,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 19,405 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 18,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 17,576 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 17,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,167 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 15,453 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 15,453 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,450 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,413 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT225?

Based on 2,545 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
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J557 TNE is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in Red with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT225 fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J557 TNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT225 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J557 TNE registered?

J557 TNE is a 2003 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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The MOT history for J557 TNE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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