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VU08 BYF

2008 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,395 mi
Last recorded19,395 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Yamaha YP25010,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BYF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 19,395 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 19,082 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 19,082 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 18,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,042 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 15,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 12,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 12,114 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,900 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 9,883 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

No plate lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit over 3/4would advise attention (3.2A1f(ii))

front engine mounting rubbers / pivots worn slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 3,585 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 3,489 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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VU08 BYF is a 2008 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 10,689 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 VU08 BYF, 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 18 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU08 BYF registered?

VU08 BYF is a 2008 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is VU08 BYF safe to buy?

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