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W717 WUT

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,692 mi
Last recorded33,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 WUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 33,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,895 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 30,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,901 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play play in head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 29,164 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished and splitting, no cords or ply exposed at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,395 miles

Front Tyre worn unevenly and slightly stepped

Main beam pass switch does not work.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,683 miles

headlight deflector fitted

number plate light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2015 27,049 miles

head light deflector fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 25,596 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,784 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2013 24,762 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,940 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,091 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,812 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,367 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 15,693 miles

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

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

rear tyres been repaired

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,861 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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W717 WUT 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 91.3%.

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 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 W717 WUT, 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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W717 WUT is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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