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W436 TPW

2000 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

257 mi
Last recorded257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 TPW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 257 miles

custom made bike frame altered

Pass 15 Oct 2024 218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 130 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 125 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 2 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,221 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 11,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 11,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,665 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

there is slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,368 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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W436 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 W436 TPW, 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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W436 TPW is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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