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WK03 ECF

2003 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,524 mi
Last recorded19,524 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YP25011,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 ECF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 19,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 19,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 19,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 19,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 18,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 17,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,743 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

metal undertray rusty and broken

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,742 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,742 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,192 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,465 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 8,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,111 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 5,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 4,233 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 4,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2006 19,671 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 19,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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WK03 ECF is a 2003 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 11,043 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 WK03 ECF, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK03 ECF registered?

WK03 ECF is a 2003 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 ECF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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