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Y703 GLG

2001 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,750 mi
Last recorded21,750 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 21,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,056 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 20,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 19,874 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 19,310 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 19,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,192 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 11,192 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 7,611 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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Y703 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Green 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 Y703 GLG, 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 Y703 GLG registered?

Y703 GLG is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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