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R776 GUB

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

17,711 mi
Last recorded17,711 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 GUB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 17,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 17,951 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,356 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 15,962 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

seat bolt missing but seat secure

Pass 16 Nov 2017 15,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 8,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,059 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 8,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 7,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 5,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,683 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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R776 GUB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R776 GUB, 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 R776 GUB registered?

R776 GUB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R776 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 GUB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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