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W398 WGC

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,826 mi
Last recorded9,826 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 WGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 9,806 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,459 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 9,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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W398 WGC is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 17,953 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 W398 WGC, 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 26 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W398 WGC registered?

W398 WGC is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W398 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 WGC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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