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P27 CWP

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,917 mi
Last recorded27,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 CWP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 27,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 25,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 31,209 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,197 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,537 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Mudguard Cracked

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,917 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 16,899 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 14,091 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2007 9,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 4,974 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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P27 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P27 CWP, 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 P27 CWP registered?

P27 CWP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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