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J846 RTA

2002 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

26,900 mi
Last recorded26,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT22526,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 RTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 26,900 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,900 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded All (5.2.2 (d))

Rear brake not releasing straight away but functional

Pass 20 Jan 2023 26,900 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 26,900 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

front brake fluid level low

Fail 2 Jul 2021 26,900 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

front brake fluid level low

Pass 16 May 2020 26,900 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake fluid level low

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,900 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 27 Mar 2019 26,900 miles

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

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 10 Feb 2018 26,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 26,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,799 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,446 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,626 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,603 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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J846 RTA is a 2002 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,315 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 J846 RTA, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J846 RTA is a 2002 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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