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W472 DVW

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,740 mi
Last recorded22,740 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 DVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 22,740 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 21,495 miles

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

Offside Rear fixing bolt missing from exhaust

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 21,495 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear fixing bolt missing from exhaust

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,849 miles

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

Offside Rear fixing bolt missing from exhaust bracket

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 20,848 miles

Front Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fixing bolt missing from exhaust bracket

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,053 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 17,053 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,886 miles

Slightly notchy headbearing

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,578 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,747 miles

Front front tyre worn slightly un even

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,304 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 14,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 13,963 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,061 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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W472 DVW is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 W472 DVW, 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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W472 DVW is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W472 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 DVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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