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Y721 XFR

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,814 mi
Last recorded29,814 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 XFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,814 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,360 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 27,102 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,878 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 19,744 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,729 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,034 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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Y721 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y721 XFR, 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 Y721 XFR registered?

Y721 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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