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P854 WBM

1997 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 WBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,504 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,488 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,061 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,538 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,413 miles

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

front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,326 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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P854 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Silver 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 P854 WBM, 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 P854 WBM registered?

P854 WBM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P854 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P854 WBM 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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