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V285 EAK

1999 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,199 mi
Last recorded12,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 EAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 12,199 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 12,015 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 11,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 11,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 10,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 10,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 10,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 10,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 10,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 10,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,084 miles

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Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,329 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,135 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,074 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 8,910 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 8,654 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,594 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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V285 EAK is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V285 EAK, 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 V285 EAK registered?

V285 EAK is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V285 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 EAK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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