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WA53 VYB

2005 Yamaha XT225

Green Petrol 224cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,665 mi
Last recorded31,665 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha XT22512,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 VYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine224cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 31,075 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,617 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,841 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,574 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,707 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,447 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,364 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,364 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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WA53 VYB is a 2005 Yamaha XT225 in Green with a 224cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 12,732 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 WA53 VYB, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA53 VYB registered?

WA53 VYB is a 2005 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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