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N893 CHC

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,720 mi
Last recorded34,720 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 CHC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 24,427 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil l/h fork (2.3.3)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil r/h fork (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,370 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,931 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 19,931 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,640 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 16,640 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 14,808 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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N893 CHC is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N893 CHC, 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 N893 CHC registered?

N893 CHC is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N893 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N893 CHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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