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Y46 HGW

2001 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,175 mi
Last recorded37,175 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 HGW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,175 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 36,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 35,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 34,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,412 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,666 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 30,534 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,695 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,385 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,875 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,392 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 9,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 7,446 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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Y46 HGW is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y46 HGW, 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 Y46 HGW registered?

Y46 HGW is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y46 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y46 HGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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