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W434 VAU

2000 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,840 mi
Last recorded26,840 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 VAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,840 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 24,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,539 miles

Rear tyre tread getting low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,391 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 14,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 13,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,525 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,770 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 11,097 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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W434 VAU is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W434 VAU, 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 W434 VAU registered?

W434 VAU is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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