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P312 WAX

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,705 mi
Last recorded50,705 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 WAX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 50,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,828 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 43,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,095 miles

Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded by centre stand mount (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded frame by shock absorber mount repaired and covered by weather plate (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 33,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 31,666 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,294 miles

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,135 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 25,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 23,544 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

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

brake pad linning coming away from pad

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,226 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 22,225 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,929 miles

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

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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P312 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P312 WAX, 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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P312 WAX is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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