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R895 EYJ

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,666 mi
Last recorded23,666 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 EYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 23,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 19,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,409 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 15,920 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,590 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

speedometer cable restricting r/h steering travel

Fail 7 Aug 2012 15,590 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

speedometer cable restricting r/h steering travel

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,003 miles

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

front brake hose insulator not located properly

Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,273 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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R895 EYJ is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R895 EYJ, 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 R895 EYJ registered?

R895 EYJ is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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