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P95 WUM

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

10,985 mi
Last recorded10,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 WUM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 10,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 10,985 miles

Central Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 10,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 10,467 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 10,467 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 10,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 10,270 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Horn not working sticky horn button (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 10,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2019 10,268 miles

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements sqeaky horn (7.7 (c))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 10,020 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,886 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 9,886 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure due to age tyre has deteriated must change (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 9,735 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,355 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 9,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,977 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 8,537 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 8,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 8,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 8,300 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 8,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,658 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 7,658 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,419 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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P95 WUM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P95 WUM, 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 P95 WUM registered?

P95 WUM is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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