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N185 UPF

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,761 mi
Last recorded57,761 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 UPF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 57,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,914 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,914 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,607 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,607 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 27,258 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 5,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 758 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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N185 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 25,764 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 N185 UPF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N185 UPF registered?

N185 UPF is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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