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T261 OBV

1999 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,009 mi
Last recorded31,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 OBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 31,006 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect both (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 23,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,346 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 22,334 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,653 miles

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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T261 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 T261 OBV, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T261 OBV registered?

T261 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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