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DF02 EYU

2002 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 EYU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,811 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 22,782 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,742 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 22,736 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,863 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 20,756 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected bearings pitted with front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil forks (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,972 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion very slight misting on both forks (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,481 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 5,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,034 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?

Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 291
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 178
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 160
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 116
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 84
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DF02 EYU is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YP250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 291 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF02 EYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF02 EYU is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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