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P494 KOO

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,788 mi
Last recorded25,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 KOO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 2,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 20,679 miles

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

Outer Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

both tyres are starting to crack in between tread pattern

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,940 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P494 KOO 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P494 KOO, 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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P494 KOO is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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