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P438 MOY

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,673 mi
Last recorded18,673 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 MOY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,012 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,012 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,432 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,425 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 14,814 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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P438 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P438 MOY, 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 P438 MOY registered?

P438 MOY is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P438 MOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 MOY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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