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KY09 RCU

2009 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,645 mi
Last recorded4,645 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha YP250R X-max12,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 RCU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 4,645 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 4,613 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 4,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 2,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 638 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 26,416 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,397 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 26,373 miles

Centre Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 17,261 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 16,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,890 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250R X-max?

Based on 8,224 MOT tests across 839 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 185
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
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KY09 RCU is a 2009 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha YP250R X-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 12,579 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 YP250R X-max fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY09 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250R X-max typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Yamaha YP250R X-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY09 RCU registered?

KY09 RCU is a 2009 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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