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R885 YVU

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,395 mi
Last recorded36,395 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 YVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 36,395 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,149 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,132 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 28,846 miles

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.

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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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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How do I check the history of R885 YVU?

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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?

The MOT history for R885 YVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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