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P889 GUK

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,119 mi
Last recorded33,119 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 GUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,119 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 33,119 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,608 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 32,608 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,458 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 32,458 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,401 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 31,666 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 31,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 30,039 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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P889 GUK is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P889 GUK, 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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P889 GUK is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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