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Y474 NBY

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

40,745 mi
Last recorded40,745 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 NBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 40,745 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,182 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,273 miles

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,263 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,263 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 26,528 miles

panels restricted view to test

Fail 2 Mar 2013 26,528 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

panels restricted view to test

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,737 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,047 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 18,040 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2008 18,040 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 17,743 miles

Inner Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,450 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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Y474 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y474 NBY, 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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Y474 NBY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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