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P745 THW

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,551 mi
Last recorded26,551 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 THW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,660 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,190 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,675 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,675 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 25,393 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,215 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,493 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,133 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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P745 THW is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P745 THW, 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 P745 THW registered?

P745 THW is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P745 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 THW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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