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R865 OHY

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 OHY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 22,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 22,240 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 22,235 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 22,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 21,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 21,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 17,939 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,562 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 14,703 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 13,712 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 12,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 10,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 10,880 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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R865 OHY is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black 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 R865 OHY, 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 R865 OHY registered?

R865 OHY is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R865 OHY 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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