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V748 SAV

2000 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,338 mi
Last recorded46,338 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 SAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 46,338 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber unit corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber unit corroded

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,892 miles

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

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,284 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,396 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,215 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,237 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 42,237 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,376 miles

OIL LEAK FROM CRANKCASE BREATHER

Fail 14 Jul 2014 37,376 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

OIL LEAK FROM CRANKCASE BREATHER

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,675 miles

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,675 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,665 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,783 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 29,056 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 29,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,324 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,324 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,259 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,043 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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V748 SAV is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,953 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 V748 SAV, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V748 SAV is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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