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LF03 UMX

2003 Yamaha XV250

Black Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,826 mi
Last recorded38,826 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV25013,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 UMX
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 38,550 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,545 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,052 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 15,986 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 13,313 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,175 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 6,562 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,562 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 3,614 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 2,817 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,698 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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LF03 UMX is a 2003 Yamaha XV250 in Black with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF03 UMX, 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 LF03 UMX registered?

LF03 UMX is a 2003 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is LF03 UMX safe to buy?

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