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Y353 WHN

2001 Yamaha YP250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 WHN
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 39,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 39,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 39,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 39,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 39,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 31,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,761 miles

Front 110/90/12 Continental. New.Pads serviceable.

Rear Continental 130/70/12 New. Pads new.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 30,673 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

1.5mm. 110/90/12. Front Avon.

Check rear pads look to be getting low.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,227 miles

Front 3mm 110/90/12/64P. Avon.

Rear 2.5mm. 130/70/12/62P Michelin.

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

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

Rear back plate slightly distorted.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,262 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,095 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,095 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 19,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 19,401 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,199 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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Y353 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y353 WHN, 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 Y353 WHN registered?

Y353 WHN is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y353 WHN safe to buy?

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