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P696 NVW

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,130 mi
Last recorded30,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 NVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,434 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,827 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 28,820 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 25,210 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,427 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P696 NVW 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 81.8%.

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 P696 NVW, 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 P696 NVW registered?

P696 NVW is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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