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P462 PFM

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,079 mi
Last recorded29,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 PFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 29,079 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 28,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 27,505 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 27,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,295 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,190 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,406 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,977 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,169 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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P462 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P462 PFM, 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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P462 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P462 PFM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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