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PL08 WXH

2008 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,771 mi
Last recorded1,771 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP25010,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WXH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 1,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 1,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,315 miles

front brake pads seem to be cracked and may be delaminating

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2017 21,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front brake pads seem to be cracked and may be delaminating

Pass 20 Jun 2015 2,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 2,598 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 1,767 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?

Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
844
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 291
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 178
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 160
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 116
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 84
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PL08 WXH is a 2008 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 10,689 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 YP250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 291 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 WXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YP250 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL08 WXH registered?

PL08 WXH is a 2008 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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