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R179 OJR

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,322 mi
Last recorded10,322 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 OJR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 10,305 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 10,232 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 8,825 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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R179 OJR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R179 OJR, 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 R179 OJR registered?

R179 OJR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R179 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 OJR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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