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P291 OTP

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,264 mi
Last recorded2,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 OTP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 2,264 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 2,264 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 2,252 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 2,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 2,175 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 2,175 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 2,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 1,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 1,906 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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P291 OTP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P291 OTP, 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 P291 OTP registered?

P291 OTP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P291 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 OTP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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