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P866 JYB

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,038 mi
Last recorded39,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 JYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 39,038 miles

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 39,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 33,399 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 33,322 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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P866 JYB is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P866 JYB, 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 P866 JYB registered?

P866 JYB is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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