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R669 JFE

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

15,514 mi
Last recorded15,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 JFE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 15,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 15,514 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 15,294 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,201 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 15,201 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,162 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 15,092 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 15,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,832 miles

Unable to check entire length of all brake pipes and cables

Fail 10 Oct 2014 14,823 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 14,418 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,933 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Unable to check entire length of all brake pipes and cables

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,046 miles

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

unable to check entire length of brake hose and cable

Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,225 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,747 miles

unable to check entire length of front brake hose and rear cable

Pass 11 Oct 2008 11,212 miles

unable to check entire length of front brake hose

Fail 29 Sep 2008 11,201 miles

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

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

unable to check entire length of front brake hose

Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,111 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 8,066 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 8,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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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R669 JFE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R669 JFE, 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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What year was R669 JFE registered?

R669 JFE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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