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T901 KBV

1999 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,781 mi
Last recorded30,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 KBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,781 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front forks pitted

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 30,579 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Front forks slightly pitted

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,568 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,114 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,834 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,834 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,057 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 26,057 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,683 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 24,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,307 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 15,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 11,952 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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T901 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T901 KBV, 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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T901 KBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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