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P778 ETT

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,810 mi
Last recorded20,810 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 ETT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 20,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 20,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 20,148 miles

Rear Tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Jul 2022 19,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,548 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 17,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,008 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 14,008 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 29 Jul 2013 13,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,579 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 13,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 12,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 12,395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 12,395 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 11,758 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,953 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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P778 ETT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P778 ETT, 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 P778 ETT registered?

P778 ETT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P778 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 ETT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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