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P595 YFX

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,740 mi
Last recorded25,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 YFX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 25,740 miles

Exhaust corroded, x1 bolt missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fork stanchions pitted

Main screen cloudy, difficult to see through.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cut in rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rusty/coroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fork stanchions pitted/rusty.

Main screen cloudy, difficult to view through.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 23,615 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork stancions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 23,539 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,448 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Forks slightly corroded fork (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded fork (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,856 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. top of n/s&o/s stancions (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under side frame corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,552 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated corroded (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. tops of stansions corroded (2.3.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded centre stand mountings and frame lowers (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,396 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,549 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 20,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 17,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 12,438 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,316 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,805 miles

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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P595 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P595 YFX, 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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P595 YFX is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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