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W688 ULC

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,865 mi
Last recorded35,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 ULC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,865 miles

Centre stand return spring weak

Front forks have a light misting of oil

Offside Rear Upper engine mount slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2020 30,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,749 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 30,749 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,359 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,632 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 20,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,566 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 11,524 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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W688 ULC is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W688 ULC, 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 W688 ULC registered?

W688 ULC is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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