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R49 ULT

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,770 mi
Last recorded23,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 ULT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,770 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle Sticking

Fail 15 Jan 2014 23,770 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,669 miles

slight coolant leak from underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,582 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 21,582 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,485 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,204 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,378 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,095 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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R49 ULT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R49 ULT, 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 R49 ULT registered?

R49 ULT is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R49 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 ULT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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