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R742 GDE

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,690 mi
Last recorded21,690 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 GDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 21,690 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 21,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 12,713 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 10,563 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 10,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,945 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 5,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 5,655 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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R742 GDE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R742 GDE, 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 R742 GDE registered?

R742 GDE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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