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VX51 GBE

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,736 mi
Last recorded18,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 GBE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,736 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 18,736 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,778 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 13,768 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,201 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 10,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 10,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,789 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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VX51 GBE is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,641 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 VX51 GBE, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 GBE registered?

VX51 GBE is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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