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P579 PYA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,706 mi
Last recorded56,706 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 PYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,564 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,167 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,611 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,302 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 47,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 23,445 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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P579 PYA 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 100%.

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 P579 PYA, 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 P579 PYA registered?

P579 PYA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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