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YC02 GNK

2002 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 GNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 24,956 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 24,956 miles

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

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,507 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 23,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 21,787 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 21,787 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Dangerously bent and deformed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2018 21,536 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,441 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 7,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,199 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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YC02 GNK is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,222 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 YC02 GNK, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC02 GNK registered?

YC02 GNK is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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