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R886 EAE

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,991 mi
Last recorded23,991 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 EAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 23,991 miles

front fork stanchions have surface pits

front tyre perrishing

rear shocks and frame have surface corrosion

Fail 12 May 2014 23,991 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

front fork stanchions have surface pits

front tyre perrishing

rear shocks and frame have surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2013 23,494 miles

rear frame and shockers corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,230 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 23,230 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 May 2010 22,569 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,530 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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R886 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R886 EAE, 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 R886 EAE registered?

R886 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R886 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 EAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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