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W588 PEU

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,841 mi
Last recorded17,841 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 PEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 17,841 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting o/s fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock (springs corroded) Operation ok (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front fork stanchions corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 17,839 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking open (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Battery deteriorated during test (bike failed to start)

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting o/s fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded Rear shock (springs corroded) Operation ok (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Front fork stanchions corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 17,639 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 17,448 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Stearing head bearings slighty notchy

Fail 25 Jan 2017 17,448 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Stearing head bearings slighty notchy

Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,133 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 17,133 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 16,915 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,563 miles

fork stanchions coroded above seal travel

front brake slight bind

Pass 10 Jan 2013 16,324 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,176 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,076 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 125,125 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,515 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 8,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,990 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 6,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2007 6,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 6,685 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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W588 PEU is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W588 PEU, 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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W588 PEU is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 3 June 2000.

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