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PJ03 OKZ

2003 Yamaha XVS250

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,077 mi
Last recorded27,077 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XVS2508,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OKZ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,077 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 27,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 27,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror arm loose

Rear Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

clutch lever worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,714 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Central Outer Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,958 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 23,958 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2015 21,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,558 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,095 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 20,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever contacts switch gear when pulled fully

inlet manifold starting to crack/perish

Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,168 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 15,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 12,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 10,641 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,280 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 7,946 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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PJ03 OKZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 8,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJ03 OKZ, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ03 OKZ is a 2003 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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