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P87 GES

1996 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,484 mi
Last recorded27,484 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 GES
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 27,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 27,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 27,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 27,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 23,732 miles

surface corrosion on frame

Fail 22 Oct 2018 23,716 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 23,449 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded area at centre stand (6.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 23,428 miles

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

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded area at centre stand (6.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,288 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 22,288 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 21,369 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 20,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,876 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 15,757 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 12,403 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 12,403 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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P87 GES is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P87 GES, 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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P87 GES is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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