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Y178 FEL

2001 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,672 mi
Last recorded17,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 FEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2023 17,672 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h fork leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 17,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 17,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,958 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 16,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,543 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,177 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 14,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,726 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,023 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 5,820 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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Y178 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y178 FEL, 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 Y178 FEL registered?

Y178 FEL is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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