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V254 LJW

1999 Yamaha YP250

Purple Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219 mi
Last recorded219 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 219 miles

(Clocks Changed)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Motorcycle Structure has been slightly Modified

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 34 miles

Bike panels have been removed and modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear swing arm has been changed so a rear brake disc can be fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 34 miles

Bike panels have been removed and modified

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear swing arm has been changed so a rear brake disc can be fitted

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16 miles

Clocks changed

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 16 miles

Clocks changed

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 26,284 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2015 24,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,566 miles

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

clutch leaver bent

Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,803 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,129 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 13,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,366 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,124 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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V254 LJW is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Purple with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 V254 LJW, 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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V254 LJW is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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