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EY03 BFA

2003 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

879 mi
Last recorded879 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV25013,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 863 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal need replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 23 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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EY03 BFA is a 2003 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha XV250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,205 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 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 EY03 BFA, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha XV250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY03 BFA registered?

EY03 BFA is a 2003 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is EY03 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 BFA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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