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P291 VTC

1997 Yamaha XT250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,116 mi
Last recorded29,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 VTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 29,116 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 29,116 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 25,210 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 19,999 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,533 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,043 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,695 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 13,695 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,325 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XT250?

Based on 2,832 MOT tests across 520 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
188
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
520
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Horn not working 21
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Direction indicator not working 18
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 16
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P291 VTC is a 1997 Yamaha XT250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Yamaha XT250 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XT250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P291 VTC registered?

P291 VTC is a 1997 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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