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LJ53 MRU

2004 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,340 mi
Last recorded5,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS2509,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 5,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 5,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 4,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 4,761 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 4,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 4,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 4,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 4,049 miles

Both tyres are perishing but have good tread

Pass 15 Jan 2011 3,668 miles

front tyre perished on outer edges

rear brake lever anti slip material missing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,806 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS250?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
333
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Horn not working 11
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LJ53 MRU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 MRU registered?

LJ53 MRU is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is LJ53 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 MRU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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