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P507 PLB

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,509 mi
Last recorded38,509 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 PLB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 38,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,277 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively disc rusty (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

small side play in lower engine bush

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 34,134 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play play in rear engine bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,284 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 26,262 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake slightly sticking

Pass 24 May 2012 26,090 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 26,086 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre is under inflated

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,297 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 25,220 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

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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P507 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P507 PLB, 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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P507 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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