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R74 SLU

1997 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,436 mi
Last recorded38,436 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 SLU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 38,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,819 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,474 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 21,466 miles

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

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,466 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,460 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,683 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,489 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,489 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R74 SLU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R74 SLU, 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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R74 SLU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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