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FM51 WMJ

2002 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,012 mi
Last recorded17,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 WMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,012 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,953 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,252 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 12,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,823 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,661 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 11,651 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,083 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 9,083 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 7,625 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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FM51 WMJ is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FM51 WMJ, 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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What year was FM51 WMJ registered?

FM51 WMJ is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is FM51 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 WMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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