Yamaha XT250 (2008–2012) maintenance schedule & recalls

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Keep the service history on your 2010 XT250

Log every service with date, mileage and cost, get NHTSA recall alerts, and hand the history to the next owner. Free for one bike; factory schedule tracking and mileage reminders come with Garage Plus.

Maintenance schedule

Factory schedule · verified

From 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

Full factory schedule with Garage Plus

All 33 services from the official owner's manual, plus reminders tuned to your mileage.

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 3 days ago

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model.

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).