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P826 VUD

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,383 mi
Last recorded35,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 VUD
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,383 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 35,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 34,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,736 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,828 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 30,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 28,081 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight crack in rear light lens

Fail 18 Feb 2012 28,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

slight crack in rear light lens

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 26,867 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,468 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 25,468 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,902 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 23,902 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 22,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,347 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 20,317 miles

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

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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P826 VUD is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P826 VUD, 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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P826 VUD is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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