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W471 ORL

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,269 mi
Last recorded57,269 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 ORL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 57,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,932 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 50,932 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2021 49,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,499 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,771 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 40,176 miles

Front Tyre Wearing Unevenly.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 35,543 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,284 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 34,248 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,689 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,652 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,752 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,067 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front tyre worn in strange shape

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,356 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 22,320 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,144 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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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W471 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W471 ORL, 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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W471 ORL is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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