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OY02 SYA

2002 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,845 mi
Last recorded11,845 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XV25012,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 11,845 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 11,845 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 11,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 11,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,261 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose and needs oil or greasing (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 8,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 8,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,355 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,231 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 5,624 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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OY02 SYA is a 2002 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OY02 SYA, 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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What year was OY02 SYA registered?

OY02 SYA is a 2002 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for OY02 SYA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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