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X494 MGJ

2000 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,691 mi
Last recorded20,691 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 MGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 20,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,387 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,949 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 13,715 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 May 2012 12,281 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 13 May 2011 11,291 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 11,229 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 6,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,123 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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X494 MGJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X494 MGJ, 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 X494 MGJ registered?

X494 MGJ is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X494 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 MGJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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