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R168 BDV

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,566 mi
Last recorded26,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 BDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 26,566 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 25,563 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 24,389 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 20,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 18,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 18,808 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 15,285 miles

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 10,120 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 9,015 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

front springs weak.

panels in way of some test items.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 7,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 5,948 miles

crack in numberplate

panels in way of some test items.

Pass 3 Oct 2015 4,368 miles

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

panels in way to see some test items

slight cracking in front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 3,153 miles

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

front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 1 Sep 2012 3,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 3,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 2,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 2,916 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 2,588 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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R168 BDV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R168 BDV, 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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R168 BDV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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