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P389 GTS

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,152 mi
Last recorded32,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 GTS
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,152 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 31,980 miles

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Throttle Grip Loose. (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,752 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,517 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,832 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake lever has more travel than is normal for this type of vehicle, however has reserve travel so is acceptable for the MOT test

Fail 21 Jun 2013 28,792 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,482 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,482 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 27,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 26,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 26,461 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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P389 GTS is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P389 GTS, 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 P389 GTS registered?

P389 GTS is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P389 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 GTS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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