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Y46 DBY

2001 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,786 mi
Last recorded8,786 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Yamaha YP25015,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 DBY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 8,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 8,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 8,133 miles

Upper Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (6.1.8 (a) (i))

rear brake control feels spongy

Pass 4 Jun 2020 7,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 6,764 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 6,764 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 6,641 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 6,641 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 29 Jul 2014 6,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 4,779 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,042 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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Y46 DBY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 15,641 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 Y46 DBY, 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 25 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y46 DBY is a 2001 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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