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Y959 OGV

2001 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,956 mi
Last recorded27,956 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 OGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 27,956 miles

Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frame is broken on center stand cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust can heat shield loose

Pass 12 May 2018 25,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,538 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded in general and around centre stand (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,280 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 22,278 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 22,081 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,369 miles

cracks in front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,351 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 20,351 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,917 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 19,802 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2008 19,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,084 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 14,975 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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Y959 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y959 OGV, 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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Y959 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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