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X165 DCY

2001 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,398 mi
Last recorded38,398 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 DCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 35,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 35,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,800 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,100 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,300 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,400 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,600 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,091 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 8,204 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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X165 DCY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,641 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 X165 DCY, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X165 DCY registered?

X165 DCY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X165 DCY safe to buy?

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