MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake poor efficiency
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
brake fluid on low mark
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
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
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)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R485 EAA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R485 EAA safe to buy?
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