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M78 URD

2003 Yamaha XT225

White Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,840 mi
Last recorded15,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XT22517,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 URD
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 15,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 15,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 14,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 14,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,218 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Slight play in rear suspension linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2020 12,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 12,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,007 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 11,814 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,489 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 11,489 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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M78 URD is a 2003 Yamaha XT225 in White with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M78 URD, 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 M78 URD registered?

M78 URD is a 2003 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is M78 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M78 URD 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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