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P728 HNT

1997 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 HNT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 30,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,179 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,179 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,926 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 28,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,892 miles

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

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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P728 HNT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P728 HNT, 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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P728 HNT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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