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R925 YDA

1997 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,781 mi
Last recorded20,781 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 20,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 20,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,592 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 18,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 18,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 17,431 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,035 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 15,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 15,484 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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R925 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R925 YDA, 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 R925 YDA registered?

R925 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R925 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 YDA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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