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Y128 GFG

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,616 mi
Last recorded47,616 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 GFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 47,616 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,701 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,344 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 31,329 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,985 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 20 May 2015 20,636 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 15,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,762 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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Y128 GFG is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y128 GFG, 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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Y128 GFG is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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