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R425 HMR

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,405 mi
Last recorded45,405 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 HMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2014 45,405 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Feb 2014 45,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,140 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 43,133 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front struts corroded above seals not excssive

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,537 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,493 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Number plate 3d

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,398 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 25,308 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake light to check

Front mud gaurd cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,021 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 13,761 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2005 4,533 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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R425 HMR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R425 HMR, 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 R425 HMR registered?

R425 HMR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R425 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 HMR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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