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P406 DTA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,362 mi
Last recorded19,362 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 DTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 19,362 miles

Front Tyre has slight cracking to side wall.

Pass 6 May 2020 19,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 18,864 miles

Rear tyre perishing and sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,683 miles

Rear tyre side walls perished/cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,272 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,262 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,572 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 17,572 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 17,199 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 17,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 15,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,109 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 14,109 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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P406 DTA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P406 DTA, 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 P406 DTA registered?

P406 DTA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P406 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 DTA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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