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LA08 LFG

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,972 mi
Last recorded6,972 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 6,972 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,102 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 24,234 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 24,234 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 23,050 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 19,449 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 19,449 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 12,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,497 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,001 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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LA08 LFG is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LA08 LFG, 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 LA08 LFG registered?

LA08 LFG is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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