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P397 BRU

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,505 mi
Last recorded11,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 BRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 11,505 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 11,500 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 11,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 11,220 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 11,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 11,212 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2021 11,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 11,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 11,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 11,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 10,966 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,930 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 10,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 10,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 7,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 6,893 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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P397 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P397 BRU, 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 P397 BRU registered?

P397 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P397 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P397 BRU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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