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W78 MWJ

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,053 mi
Last recorded17,053 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 MWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,027 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 14,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,752 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,752 miles

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

Vehicle identification number not legible (6.3.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,417 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,417 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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W78 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W78 MWJ, 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 W78 MWJ registered?

W78 MWJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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