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R906 EAE

1997 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,078 mi
Last recorded26,078 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 EAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,078 miles

Fork inners are pitted, seals may have a short service life.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,993 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 21,993 miles

Front Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,976 miles

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 19 Jul 2013 21,832 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,825 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 21,527 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 21,510 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 29 May 2008 20,139 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 20,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,950 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R906 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R906 EAE, 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 R906 EAE registered?

R906 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R906 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 EAE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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