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R577 YOR

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,087 mi
Last recorded49,087 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 YOR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 49,087 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,733 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 48,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,481 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,469 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 41,428 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 39,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 39,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

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

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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R577 YOR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R577 YOR, 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 R577 YOR registered?

R577 YOR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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