MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R711 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R711 BCL, 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 R711 BCL registered?
R711 BCL is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R711 BCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R711 BCL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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