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WJ02 VJL

2002 Yamaha XT225

Orange Petrol 225cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,518 mi
Last recorded23,518 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha XT22526,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VJL
MakeYamaha
ModelXT225
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine225cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 23,518 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 23,282 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 22,621 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 21,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,420 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 17,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 15,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 15,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 12,909 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,898 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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WJ02 VJL is a 2002 Yamaha XT225 in Orange with a 225cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha XT225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,315 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 WJ02 VJL, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha XT225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ02 VJL registered?

WJ02 VJL is a 2002 Yamaha XT225, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 VJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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