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R706 UAG

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,477 mi
Last recorded28,477 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UAG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2023 28,477 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 25,172 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2017 25,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on number plate light (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,217 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,198 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear side panels insecure.

Pass 19 May 2014 23,903 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 23,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 23,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 23,723 miles

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

front brake slight binding

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,347 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,969 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,072 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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R706 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R706 UAG, 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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R706 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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