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V601 GAT

1999 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,627 mi
Last recorded23,627 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 GAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 23,627 miles

Frame heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 22,418 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 20,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 20,815 miles

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tempery repair to exhaust system

Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,444 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 15,432 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 15,420 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,668 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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V601 GAT is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V601 GAT, 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 V601 GAT registered?

V601 GAT is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V601 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 GAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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