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Y259 TGH

2001 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 TGH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,561 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 26,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,292 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 24,430 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 22,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,770 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2009 18,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 18,200 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 16,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,494 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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Y259 TGH is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y259 TGH, 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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Y259 TGH is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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