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Y553 JAW

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 JAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 32,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,571 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 32,566 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2010 32,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 32,449 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 19,122 miles

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

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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Y553 JAW 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 70%.

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 Y553 JAW, 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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Y553 JAW is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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