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LB08 WSW

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,428 mi
Last recorded1,428 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 1,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 25,203 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 25,203 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 23,378 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 23,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,544 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 19,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 19,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 17,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,087 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 16,087 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 14,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,082 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 13,082 miles

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

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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LB08 WSW is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LB08 WSW, 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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LB08 WSW is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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