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W428 RRA

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,419 mi
Last recorded29,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 RRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 29,419 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 29,359 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 28,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 25,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 25,854 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 21,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 21,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 9,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 9,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 9,154 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 8,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,231 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 7,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 7,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,574 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,326 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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W428 RRA is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W428 RRA, 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 W428 RRA registered?

W428 RRA is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W428 RRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W428 RRA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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