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T551 JCV

1999 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,265 mi
Last recorded34,265 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 JCV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,265 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively Bike been parked for period of time (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,807 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 33,807 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam New bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 33,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear fairing missing

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 33,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front and rear fairing missing

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fairing missing

Offside fork stanchion pitted

Rear fairing missing

Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,646 miles

Front fairing missing

Front mudguard missing

Nearside and offside rear panels missing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 32,646 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front fairing missing

Nearside and offside rear panels missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 27,556 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside fork dust seals perished

Nearside and offside fork stanchions pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,894 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 26,634 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,939 miles

Exhaust heat shield missing.

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 25,939 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield missing.

Nearside and offside fork dust shields perished.

Nearside and offside fork stanchions corroded.

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,851 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 23,715 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,568 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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T551 JCV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T551 JCV, 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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What year was T551 JCV registered?

T551 JCV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 May 1999.

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