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P961 LJW

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,246 mi
Last recorded68,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,246 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,527 miles

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

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,568 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake lever has slight travel

Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,064 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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P961 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P961 LJW, 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 P961 LJW registered?

P961 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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