1992 Yamaha XT225 0.2L Petrol · J288 FYB

The Yamaha XT225 presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent DVSA test. The August 2021 examination at 12,080 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and no advisories were raised against the machine. Five years have elapsed since that test with no further entries logged, leaving the current condition unverified by official inspection. Recorded mileage stands at 12,080 miles against a 1992 build date, equating to roughly 355 miles covered per year. The single MOT entry from 21 August 2021 carries the same 12,080 miles as the vehicle's stated total, confirming the bike has either been dormant or only lightly ridden since. Sparse history of one clean pass gives no evidence of recurring faults, rapid accumulation, or neglected consumables across the ownership period. A buyer should physically verify the August 2021 pass still reflects reality after five dormant years. Long standing invites tyre perishing, seized calipers, and hardened suspension bushes on a trail-orientated machine. The DVSA record shows no corrosion or structural concern, yet standing moisture can attack the frame and exhaust unseen. Inspect brake discs for pitting, check fork seals for weep, and confirm the chain and sprockets remain free of rust binding. The clean test implies prior keepers stored the XT225 with basic care, but a 34-year-old motorcycle needs hands-on scrutiny before any road use.