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P172 PYA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,860 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 95,491 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,431 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,751 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,346 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,873 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,869 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,518 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 59,518 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 54,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,280 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 48,280 miles

Front 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))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,394 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 40,825 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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P172 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 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 P172 PYA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 PYA registered?

P172 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P172 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 PYA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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