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R485 EAA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 EAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,863 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake poor efficiency

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake fluid on low mark

Fail 20 Jan 2017 32,630 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake fluid level on low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,546 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,994 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,091 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,828 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,680 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 19,671 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 17,758 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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R485 EAA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R485 EAA, 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 R485 EAA registered?

R485 EAA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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