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WJ02 NWB

2002 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

9,212 mi
Last recorded9,212 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 NWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 9,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 8,686 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 8,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 8,369 miles

Body work obstructing view of components

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 6,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 6,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 6,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,868 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 6,797 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 6,797 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,765 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 6,661 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 6,661 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 6,514 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,474 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 5,416 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 5,416 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,468 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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WJ02 NWB is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,222 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 WJ02 NWB, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ02 NWB registered?

WJ02 NWB is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 NWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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