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Yamaha XT250 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Yamaha XT250 since 2008, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2008 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
1
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2015

Yamaha XT250 years to avoid

No model year of the Yamaha XT250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Yamaha XT250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Yamaha XT250 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

200820092015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Yamaha XT250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Yamaha XT250 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-2Electrical10
2009-1Tires00
2008-2Engine00

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Yamaha XT250

Questions about the Yamaha XT250

What years of the Yamaha XT250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Yamaha XT250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Yamaha XT250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Yamaha XT250?

Fuel system, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and tires (1).

How many recalls does the Yamaha XT250 have?

1 recall between 2008 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 1.

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