YAMAHA XT225 SERROW

224cc Petrol Class 2

84.4%

first-time pass rate

8.4%

failed outright

20,160

median miles at test

167

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the XT225 SERROW's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage XT225 SERROW passes first time 86.6% of the time; by 30k that's 91.9%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a XT225 SERROW

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
steering and suspension	5	17.9
structure and attachments	5	17.9
lighting and signalling	4	14.3
tyres and wheels	3	10.7
suspension	3	10.7
reg plates and vin	3	10.7
brakes	2	7.1
wheels	1	3.6
drive system	1	3.6
driving controls	1	3.6

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the XT225 SERROW beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YP250, YAMAHA WR250F, HONDA XR250).

YAMAHA YP250 82.5% pass · 12.4k tests YAMAHA WR250F 78.0% pass · 10.5k tests HONDA XR250 78.8% pass · 9,277 tests HONDA CBF250 84.9% pass · 7,536 tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the XT225 SERROW.