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W865 KTL

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 KTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 28,234 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 28,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 26,313 miles

Offside Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure 2 x bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 25,832 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Road spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 25,832 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Road spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,613 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2018 20,835 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,664 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,326 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,983 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,685 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,077 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,062 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 3,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 3,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,420 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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W865 KTL is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W865 KTL, 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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W865 KTL is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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