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WA51 WZU

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,025 mi
Last recorded17,025 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 WZU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,025 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,795 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,481 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 15,321 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 11,055 miles

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

front brake has slight bind

Pass 30 May 2012 6,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 6,072 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,011 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 WZU is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WZU, 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.

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What year was WA51 WZU registered?

WA51 WZU is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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