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W477 SCN

2000 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,887 mi
Last recorded20,887 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 SCN
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 20,887 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded pivot (3.2.A1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 18,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 15,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 15,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,485 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 14,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,908 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 11,160 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 8,500 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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W477 SCN is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W477 SCN, 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 W477 SCN registered?

W477 SCN is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W477 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W477 SCN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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