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P619 AUT

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,326 mi
Last recorded55,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 AUT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,326 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 55,326 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,159 miles

Front brake reservoir glass deteriorated

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front brake reservoir glass deteriorated

Handlebars misaligned

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,764 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 49,764 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 48,714 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,281 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,726 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 38,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2009 37,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,807 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 May 2008 32,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,258 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,378 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 23,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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
Full Yamaha YP250 reliability report

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P619 AUT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P619 AUT, 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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P619 AUT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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