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W597 RCG

2000 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

14,662 mi
Last recorded14,662 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 RCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 14,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 14,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 14,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 13,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 13,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 12,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 12,534 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Headbearings notchy at centre point. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front tyre worn unevenly.

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre worn unevenly and close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,688 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 11,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 11,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 10,457 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 9,880 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 9,049 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 9,049 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 8,429 miles

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

handlebar covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 5,725 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 4,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 4,255 miles

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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W597 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W597 RCG, 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 W597 RCG registered?

W597 RCG is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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