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R860 EAA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 EAA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 17,511 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 17,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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)

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2014 9,042 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 6,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 6,911 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,842 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,716 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,049 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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R860 EAA 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 82.4%.

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 R860 EAA, 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 R860 EAA registered?

R860 EAA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R860 EAA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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