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P437 GPF

1997 Yamaha XT250

White Petrol 223cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 GPF
MakeYamaha
ModelXT250
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine223cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,003 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,714 miles

rear light lens in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2023 41,714 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear light lens in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,920 miles

slight lift in rear lower shock mount

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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P437 GPF is a 1997 Yamaha XT250 in White with a 223cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P437 GPF, 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 P437 GPF registered?

P437 GPF is a 1997 Yamaha XT250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P437 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 GPF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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