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WX53 RWL

2003 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,451 mi
Last recorded23,451 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YP25011,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 RWL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 23,451 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 110/90/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 130/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 13,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 12,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,937 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 10,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 10,980 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,589 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

frame covered in bodywork

nearside screen cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 7,541 miles

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

slight play in rear susp/bush

Fail 17 Nov 2008 7,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front disc pads need replacing

Pass 21 Nov 2007 4,678 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 3,038 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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WX53 RWL is a 2003 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX53 RWL, 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 WX53 RWL registered?

WX53 RWL is a 2003 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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