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ML02 LYU

2002 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,943 mi
Last recorded22,943 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 LYU
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 22,943 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 22,343 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 21,531 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 19,343 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 19,343 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 17,804 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 17,804 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,083 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 15,020 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 13,773 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 12,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 11,951 miles

front shock absorber dust covers cracked

Pass 1 May 2009 10,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,674 miles

long travel on rear brake pedal

Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,956 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 7,873 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV250?

Based on 5,249 MOT tests across 526 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
276
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 54
Drive chain excessively loose 33
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 25
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ML02 LYU is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 12,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML02 LYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV250 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML02 LYU is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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