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YB03 HDG

2003 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,353 mi
Last recorded31,353 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YP25011,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 HDG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,353 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 31,351 miles

Vehicle identification number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 29,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,705 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 24,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

speedo cable broken at wheel end

Pass 15 May 2014 24,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,245 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 23,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,240 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 27,228 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,078 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 9,078 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 19 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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YB03 HDG is a 2003 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 11,043 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 YB03 HDG, 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 23 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB03 HDG registered?

YB03 HDG is a 2003 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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