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R370 BMB

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,676 mi
Last recorded7,676 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 BMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 7,676 miles

Front tyre has light cracking to sidewalls

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 7,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre has light cracking to sidewalls

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 7,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 7,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 6,927 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 6,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 6,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 4,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,792 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,701 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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R370 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 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 R370 BMB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R370 BMB is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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