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1999 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,799 mi
Last recorded16,799 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 PDF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 16,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 May 2010 16,796 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 12,124 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Fail 19 Dec 2005 10,927 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

front tyre slightly perished

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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T178 PDF is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 T178 PDF, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T178 PDF is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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