Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012) maintenance schedule & recalls
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Maintenance schedule
Factory schedule · verifiedFrom Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012) service schedule, verified Sep 2026
| Service | Interval |
|---|---|
| Oil & filter | every 6,000 mi or 12 months |
| Brakes | every 3,000 mi or 6 months |
| Brakes | |
| Spark plugs | |
| Spark plugs | |
| Tires | |
| Clutch | |
| Lights | |
| Wheels | |
| Fuel line | |
| Air filter | |
| Air filter | |
| Brake hose | |
| Brake hose | |
| Engine oil | |
| Side stand | |
| Drive chain | |
| Front forks | |
| Control cables | |
| Exhaust system | |
| Shock absorber | |
| Spark arrester | |
| Wheel bearings | |
| Valve clearance | |
| Brake lever pivot | |
| Brake pedal pivot | |
| Chassis fasteners | |
| Engine idle speed | |
| Shift pedal pivot | |
| Clutch lever pivot | |
| Crankcase breather | |
| Throttle operation | |
| Steering head bearings | |
| Rear suspension linkage | |
| Swingarm pivot bearings | |
| Secondary air supply system | |
| Evaporative emission control system |
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All 33 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.
Recalls
NHTSA · refreshed 3 days agoYamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-714-761-7300. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990091.
Common questions
How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?
Service every 6,000 mi or 12 months for the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012) service schedule).
How often should the brakes be serviced on a Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012)?
Service every 3,000 mi or 6 months for the Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012), per the official maintenance schedule (Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012) service schedule).