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X279 YMY

2000 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,455 mi
Last recorded41,455 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 YMY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 41,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,662 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 37,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,104 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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X279 YMY is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X279 YMY, 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 X279 YMY registered?

X279 YMY is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X279 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 YMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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