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Y494 TKN

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,998 mi
Last recorded18,998 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 TKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 18,998 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,277 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 17,277 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 17,230 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 17,230 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 16,225 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 16,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,921 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 12,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 10,046 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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Y494 TKN is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y494 TKN, 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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Y494 TKN is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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