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WA51 JCX

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 251cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,726 mi
Last recorded17,726 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 JCX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine251cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 17,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,417 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 14,510 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 12,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 6 Jul 2017 12,365 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

parking brake lever touches screen on hard lock to the right

sight glass on front brake resevoir painted over

Fail 6 Jul 2017 12,365 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

parking brake lever touches screen on hard lock to the right

sight glass on front brake resevoir painted over

Pass 15 Jul 2016 11,198 miles

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 10,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 10,017 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 9,202 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 7,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 5,874 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 4,379 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 4,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 2,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 2,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 1,883 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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WA51 JCX is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 251cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,641 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 WA51 JCX, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 JCX registered?

WA51 JCX is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is WA51 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 JCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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