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W279 UUJ

2000 Yamaha YP250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,172 mi
Last recorded37,172 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 UUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 37,172 miles

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

horn button slightly faulty

Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,070 miles

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

HORN SWITCH SLIGHTLY FAULTY

REAR TYRE FLAT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,979 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 36,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 36,750 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 26,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 29,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 19,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,769 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,769 miles

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

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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W279 UUJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W279 UUJ, 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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What year was W279 UUJ registered?

W279 UUJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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