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S479 WYC

1999 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,331 mi
Last recorded14,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 WYC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 14,331 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 13,372 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 13,365 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,352 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,208 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 12,452 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 12,452 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 10,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 9,527 miles

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 8,379 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 7,866 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 7,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 7,142 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 7,139 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 6,437 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,949 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 2,534 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 2,534 miles

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

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

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

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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S479 WYC is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S479 WYC, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S479 WYC registered?

S479 WYC is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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