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YB03 FRJ

2003 Yamaha XV250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha XV25013,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 FRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXV250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,863 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,374 miles

Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 27,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 27,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 26,898 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 26,898 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side car (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 26,549 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 26,539 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated side car wheel (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 26,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 26,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,072 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 26,072 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 26,017 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,201 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Sidecar tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

fork oil dust seals cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,158 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,158 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 20,375 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,455 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,907 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 4,554 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,275 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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YB03 FRJ is a 2003 Yamaha XV250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YB03 FRJ, 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 YB03 FRJ registered?

YB03 FRJ is a 2003 Yamaha XV250, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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