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HW08 AHF

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,207 mi
Last recorded18,207 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 AHF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 18,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 18,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 17,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 13,476 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 13,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,835 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 12,752 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise front brake service

Pass 31 Aug 2016 12,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 10,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 10,225 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

rear n/ plate light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2014 6,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 4,194 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 3,890 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 3,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,325 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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HW08 AHF is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 11,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW08 AHF, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YP250R X-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW08 AHF registered?

HW08 AHF is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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