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R830 LEL

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,641 mi
Last recorded31,641 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,641 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,470 miles

bike is covered with plastic covers / fairing

Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

bike is covered with plastic covers / fairing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 31,463 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. Front tyre hitting lower fairing on compression! (2.3.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 29,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,585 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 26,952 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 24,851 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,851 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 21,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,894 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 17,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,637 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,335 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 15,188 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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R830 LEL is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R830 LEL, 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 R830 LEL registered?

R830 LEL is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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