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X488 FEV

2002 Yamaha YZ250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

959 mi
Last recorded959 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 FEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZ250
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 959 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 959 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 18 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 18 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 13 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

numberplate deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2013 96 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

numberplate deteriorated

rear tyre flat

Pass 21 Jul 2012 92 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

numberplate deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 71 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

numberplate deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 1,539 miles

mot carried out for daylight use only

Pass 14 Feb 2009 4,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 476 miles

machine tested to daylight mot only

Pass 16 Sep 2006
Fail 26 Aug 2006

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZ250?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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X488 FEV is a 2002 Yamaha YZ250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZ250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X488 FEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Yamaha YZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X488 FEV is a 2002 Yamaha YZ250, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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