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LJ57 WCY

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,617 mi
Last recorded25,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 WCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 25,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 22,186 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 15,932 miles

Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 12,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 11,395 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 8,579 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 3,185 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 18,787 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,509 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 16,504 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 10,422 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 6,045 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 549 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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LJ57 WCY is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LJ57 WCY, 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 LJ57 WCY registered?

LJ57 WCY is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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