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Y909 LJM

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,395 mi
Last recorded26,395 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY909 LJM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 26,395 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,669 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 22,650 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,572 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 18,572 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 13,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2008

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,563 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 13,560 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 12,718 miles

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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Y909 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y909 LJM, 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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Y909 LJM is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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