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Y973 WTF

2001 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,605 mi
Last recorded19,605 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 WTF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 19,600 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 19,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 19,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 18,938 miles

front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,490 miles

Front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2016 18,490 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,207 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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Y973 WTF is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y973 WTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y973 WTF?

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What year was Y973 WTF registered?

Y973 WTF is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y973 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 WTF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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