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P720 NCR

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

20,156 mi
Last recorded20,156 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 NCR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 20,138 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,403 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 17,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,715 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 16,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 15,999 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 14,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 14,818 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 13,331 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 13,331 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,274 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 12,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,860 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 11,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,990 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 9,157 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,157 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,137 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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P720 NCR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P720 NCR, 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 P720 NCR registered?

P720 NCR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P720 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 NCR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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