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FE61 VBM

2011 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,493 mi
Last recorded27,493 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Yamaha YP250R X-max12,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,493 miles

slight fluctuation front brake

Pass 4 Sep 2024 24,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 21,233 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 21,233 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,261 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 9,451 miles

Rear cannot see brake pads to properly inspect

Pass 14 Sep 2018 6,786 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on fork yokes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of the tread 1mm further action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 3,970 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 3,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 828 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250R X-max?

Based on 8,224 MOT tests across 839 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 185
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 113
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 64
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 56
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 54
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FE61 VBM is a 2011 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha YP250R X-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 12,330 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 YP250R X-max fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE61 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250R X-max typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this Yamaha YP250R X-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE61 VBM registered?

FE61 VBM is a 2011 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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