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P973 MKP

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,164 mi
Last recorded18,164 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 MKP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 18,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 18,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,729 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

number plate light not working

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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P973 MKP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P973 MKP, 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 P973 MKP registered?

P973 MKP is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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