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P359 OEX

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,044 mi
Last recorded45,044 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 OEX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 45,044 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 May 2009 45,044 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,609 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 27,603 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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P359 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P359 OEX, 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 P359 OEX registered?

P359 OEX is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P359 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 OEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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