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R958 TPO

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,744 mi
Last recorded24,744 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 TPO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,744 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 24,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 24,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 23,823 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 21,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,409 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2019 17,316 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear handle bar brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,113 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,073 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2011 17,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 17,021 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

numberplate light inop

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,517 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 14,425 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 13,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 11,102 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 11,102 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2006 9,777 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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R958 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R958 TPO, 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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R958 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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