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WK02 XVX

2002 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,649 mi
Last recorded26,649 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YP25014,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 XVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 26,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,603 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 25,096 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,743 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2014 22,952 miles

front tyre valve cracking slightly

fuel tank cover badly rusted

Pass 4 May 2013 22,449 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2013 22,449 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 21,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 21,044 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,367 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 10,766 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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WK02 XVX is a 2002 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 14,222 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 WK02 XVX, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK02 XVX registered?

WK02 XVX is a 2002 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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