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V49 DAU

1999 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 DAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 46,554 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 43,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,756 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,607 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,608 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 34,608 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 34,340 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 33,635 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 33,635 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,367 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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V49 DAU is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V49 DAU, 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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V49 DAU is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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