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R534 KRH

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,131 mi
Last recorded22,131 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 KRH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 22,131 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM AND UNDERSIDE FRAME SUPPORTS/ CENTER STAND. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 20,927 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 20,587 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly discoloured (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

fluid resevoir, r/h side, under foot rest looks empty,, recommend check

front shocks, slightly reduced damping affect

rear shocks,, slightly reduced damping affect

Fail 2 May 2019 20,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly discoloured (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

fluid resevoir, r/h side, under foot rest looks empty,, recommend check

front shocks, slightly reduced damping affect

rear shocks,, slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,245 miles

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

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

Rear advise number plate light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2018 20,197 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear number plate light not working

Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,533 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven close to legal limit in places,, recommend replace (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front forks, light misting (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting slightly dis-coloured (2.4.A.1c)

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

number plate light not working,, recommend check

Fail 18 Mar 2017 19,496 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven close to legal limit in places,, recommend replace (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front forks, light misting (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting slightly dis-coloured (2.4.A.1c)

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

number plate light not working,, recommend check

rear brake lever has advance travel in operation

Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,278 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers,, nearside rear slightly dis-coloured (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn uneven,, worn near to limit in place,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

number plate light not working,, recommend check

Pass 12 Dec 2014 17,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light not working

Fail 5 Dec 2014 17,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,835 miles

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

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

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

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

number plate light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 10,679 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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R534 KRH is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R534 KRH, 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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R534 KRH is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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