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EY05 FLX

2005 Yamaha YP250

Grey Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,660 mi
Last recorded46,660 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YP25012,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FLX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 46,660 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,805 miles

Centre stand broke but has been secured.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left front fork has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp broken allowing a small leak of exhaust gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Rear suspension has reduced dampening affect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,821 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,113 miles

oil light on

Fail 25 Feb 2020 44,106 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil light on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,539 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 40,481 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,544 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 20,544 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,149 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 14,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2012 8,272 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 8,269 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 3,290 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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EY05 FLX is a 2005 Yamaha YP250 in Grey with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 12,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY05 FLX, 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 21 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY05 FLX registered?

EY05 FLX is a 2005 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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