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WK02 VEH

2002 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,047 mi
Last recorded35,047 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 33,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,182 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 32,182 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake line bracket loose

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,475 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,438 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,552 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre starting to mishape

Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,830 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,095 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,211 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 10,838 miles

Rear 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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WK02 VEH is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK02 VEH, 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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WK02 VEH is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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