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V640 DRT

1999 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,676 mi
Last recorded30,676 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 DRT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 30,676 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 30,666 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near nearside shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,205 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,074 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2014 26,513 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2014 26,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 24,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,714 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 20,820 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 20,820 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 18,883 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,771 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 11,771 miles

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

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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V640 DRT is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 V640 DRT, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V640 DRT is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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