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P570 LSJ

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,407 mi
Last recorded15,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 LSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 15,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 15,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 15,335 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,628 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,029 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 13,013 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,864 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,864 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 12,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,749 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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P570 LSJ is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P570 LSJ, 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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P570 LSJ is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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