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NL02 SVT

2002 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,410 mi
Last recorded24,410 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 SVT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 24,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 22,610 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 21,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 19,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,551 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,765 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,136 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,836 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 14,835 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 14,089 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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NL02 SVT is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NL02 SVT, 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 NL02 SVT registered?

NL02 SVT is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is NL02 SVT safe to buy?

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