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Y961 OGV

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,896 mi
Last recorded35,896 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 OGV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,896 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 35,894 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 26,074 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 26,069 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,047 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre worn uneven.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 26,029 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both tyres under inflated.

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,639 miles

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

Inner rear brake pad is worn unevenly.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,354 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 5,328 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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Y961 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y961 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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What year was Y961 OGV registered?

Y961 OGV is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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