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W52 MWJ

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,475 mi
Last recorded25,475 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 25,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 24,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 24,247 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 24,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 24,213 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and has run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,907 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 21,930 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,523 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 20,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,671 miles

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

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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W52 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W52 MWJ, 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 W52 MWJ registered?

W52 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W52 MWJ safe to buy?

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