MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.
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R885 YVU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R885 YVU, 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 R885 YVU registered?
R885 YVU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R885 YVU safe to buy?
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