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SY51 DVB

2001 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 DVB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 76,289 miles

surface corrosion to some chassis parts

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,169 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,157 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,873 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,688 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,899 miles

side stand very stiff

Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,806 miles

front folks starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 65,635 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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SY51 DVB is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,641 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 SY51 DVB, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY51 DVB registered?

SY51 DVB is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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