Yamaha Yp250 (2000)
2000 Yamaha Yp250
CarHunch analysed 220 real MOT records for the 2000 Yamaha Yp250. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Yamaha YP250 passes its MOT on first attempt 84.2% of the time, which is 4.2 points ahead of the UK average—a solid result—but one in five of these scooters have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical issues do need monitoring. Petrol and diesel comparisons don't apply to this 250cc scooter, but the 20.4% dangerous defect rate is a genuine buyer concern worth investigating on any individual machine's history.
At nearly 19,000 miles on average, these twenty-year-old scooters are running relatively lightly, which partly explains why they're holding up reasonably well through testing. The typical vehicle racks up 1.74 failures and 6.6 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items (brake pads, cables, lights) are common but major structural problems are not. Before purchasing one, request the full MOT history and have a mechanic inspect the braking system and fuel lines specifically, given the dangerous defect prevalence.
What to check before buying a 2000 Yamaha Yp250
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 20.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Yamaha Yp250 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Yamaha Yp250 vehicles fall between 12,924 and 25,419 miles.
2000 Yamaha Yp250 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Yamaha Yp250
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.9%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.4%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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26.9%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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21.4%
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn
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19.2%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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18%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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17.1%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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