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VA08 DKN

2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,384 mi
Last recorded11,384 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max11,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250R X-max
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 11,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2026 11,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 10,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 10,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 9,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 8,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 8,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 8,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,763 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 8,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey gasket front pipe to silencer (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,763 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,753 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 1,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,414 miles

Front brake sticking slightly.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 16,414 miles

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

Front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,572 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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VA08 DKN is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA08 DKN, 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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VA08 DKN is a 2008 Yamaha YP250R X-max, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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