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P610 JAU

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,913 mi
Last recorded22,913 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP610 JAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,531 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust has slight blow (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 21,517 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension has severe distortion of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. Rear suspension units are bent and not allowing damping opperation (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Exhaust has slight blow (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,198 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 20,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,023 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,093 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 17,093 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,536 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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P610 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red 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 P610 JAU, 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 P610 JAU registered?

P610 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P610 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P610 JAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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