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R453 CEU

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,769 mi
Last recorded24,769 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 CEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 24,757 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,619 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,112 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 24,078 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,539 miles

slight corrosion of center stand and mounting

Pass 5 Feb 2010 22,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 22,886 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,684 miles

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

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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R453 CEU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R453 CEU, 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 R453 CEU registered?

R453 CEU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R453 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 CEU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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