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P994 PVX

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,883 mi
Last recorded19,883 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 PVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 17,388 miles

Rear slight judder on front brake when on roller tester

Fail 18 Jan 2022 17,388 miles

Front Stop lamp not working front brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear slight judder on front brake when on roller tester

Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 15,368 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 15,536 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 15,312 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2016 15,170 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,685 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,590 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 14,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 14,096 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,129 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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P994 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P994 PVX, 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 P994 PVX registered?

P994 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P994 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P994 PVX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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