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SB08 YNE

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,484 mi
Last recorded20,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 20,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 18,714 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 18,714 miles

Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 15,587 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 13,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 12,387 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 8,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 8,202 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 8,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 8,145 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,145 miles

Centre Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 7,581 miles

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

Front tyre has small cracks appearing on rubber

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 2,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 1,609 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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SB08 YNE is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB08 YNE, 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 SB08 YNE registered?

SB08 YNE is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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