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P453 NRK

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,544 mi
Last recorded26,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 NRK
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,831 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 24,773 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 18,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 16,754 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 13,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,935 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 11,099 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,183 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,126 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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P453 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P453 NRK, 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 P453 NRK registered?

P453 NRK is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P453 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P453 NRK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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