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P894 GMP

1996 Yamaha YP250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YP25025,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 GMP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 25,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 23,979 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,855 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired lens (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 21,855 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired lens (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nail in front tyre

number plate light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,608 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,167 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 11,196 miles

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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P894 GMP is a 1996 Yamaha YP250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P894 GMP, 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 P894 GMP registered?

P894 GMP is a 1996 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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