Yamaha X-CITY 250
Real ownership data from 113 UK X-CITY 250 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common X-CITY 250 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 12.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Other | dangerous | 7.9% |
| Brakes | major | 6.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 4.8% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Suspension | major | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
X-CITY 250 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 9,942 mi | 406 | 87.76% |
| 2010 | 22 | 10,145 mi | 710 | 76.09% |
| 2009 | 38 | 12,863 mi | 720 | 86.02% |
| 2008 | 41 | 14,926 mi | 1,160 | 84.57% |
X-CITY 250 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Yamaha X-CITY 250?
Across 113 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (12.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (7.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Yamaha X-CITY 250?
The median Yamaha X-CITY 250 in the UK has covered 11,499 miles, and typically rides about 824 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,860 and 17,216 miles.
Is the Yamaha X-CITY 250 reliable?
83.51% of Yamaha X-CITY 250 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.21 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 113 Yamaha X-CITY 250 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.