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X253 VTW

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,597 mi
Last recorded30,597 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 VTW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,748 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 21,123 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2008 21,111 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,677 miles

Front tyre beginning to perish.

Fail 27 Jan 2007 20,657 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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X253 VTW is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X253 VTW, 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 X253 VTW registered?

X253 VTW is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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