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X729 HDP

2000 Yamaha YP250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

30,629 mi
Last recorded30,629 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YP25017,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 HDP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 30,629 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake feel a little spongy but does not affect braking capability

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 30,178 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 30,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 30,069 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,069 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,536 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,521 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,262 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 29,155 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,067 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 28,962 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 28,962 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,066 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,824 miles

front brake binds slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,778 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 17,778 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,748 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,888 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,582 miles

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

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

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

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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X729 HDP is a 2000 Yamaha YP250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X729 HDP, 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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X729 HDP is a 2000 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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