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W988 OFG

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,183 mi
Last recorded26,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 OFG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 26,183 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 23,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 20,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,812 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 16,933 miles

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

Tyres fitted, Saua front, Bridgestone rear.

Fail 31 Aug 2011 16,933 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.B2b)

Tyres fitted, Saua front, Bridgestone rear.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,473 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 16,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,237 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,234 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 14,898 miles

both front forks pitted

Fail 6 May 2009 14,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

both front forks pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,551 miles

n/s brake traval poor

Pass 20 May 2006 14,275 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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W988 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W988 OFG, 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 W988 OFG registered?

W988 OFG is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W988 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W988 OFG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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