2002 Yamaha XT225 0.2L Petrol · J846 RTA

The Yamaha XT225 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 26 July 2025 at 26,900 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The preceding annual test on 24 June 2024 also passed clean at the same mileage. A single failure appears on 22 March 2024 at 26,900 miles, yet the record lists no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The pattern shows no worsening condition across the available history. The odometer has held at 26,900 miles across every entry from 2 July 2021 through to the 2025 test. Over roughly four years the bike covered no recorded distance, and against its 2002 build year this equates to about 1,121 miles per annum. Such low accumulation suggests extended periods of storage rather than active use. The sparse, clean record gives little basis to infer skipped consumable servicing, though the flat mileage line means the MOT offers no window into wear progression. A buyer should physically verify the machine given the long static intervals. Standing time promotes corrosion on frame and exhaust components, and tyres or brake hoses may have aged beyond safe flexibility despite showing no MOT advisories. The March 2024 failure with zero listed defects warrants confirmation that the DVSA entry reflects a paperwork omission and not a suppressed mechanical concern. Inspect suspension linkages, wheel bearings, and brake calipers for seizure from disuse. Confirm chain and sprocket condition, and check for structural rust at the swingarm and steering head. The clean test history is reassuring, but low-mileage storage carries hidden risks the MOT cannot capture.