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WP51 UNS

2002 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,431 mi
Last recorded19,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UNS
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 19,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 19,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 18,902 miles

both front and rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2023 10,511 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022

All position lamps not working all lights not tested (4.2.1 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

centre stand damaged

exhaust breather pipe snapped

Pass 1 Oct 2021 18,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 16,405 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 13,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 11,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,818 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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WP51 UNS is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WP51 UNS, 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 WP51 UNS registered?

WP51 UNS is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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