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P808 WBH

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,925 mi
Last recorded19,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 WBH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,925 miles

f tyre going out of shape

shock absorbers wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,770 miles

head lamp slighty insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,778 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 18,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,770 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 18,770 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,372 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,294 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 15,230 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P808 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P808 WBH, 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 P808 WBH registered?

P808 WBH is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P808 WBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 WBH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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