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Y915 YBC

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,731 mi
Last recorded20,731 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY915 YBC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 20,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 20,546 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 20,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,395 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 20,382 miles

Brake excessively binding Front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake grabbing severely Front (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,707 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 17,707 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,333 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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Y915 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y915 YBC, 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 Y915 YBC registered?

Y915 YBC is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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