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T655 EFJ

1999 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

31,536 mi
Last recorded31,536 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT655 EFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 31,536 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 31,536 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 29,540 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 29,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 25,519 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,016 miles

throttle slow to return

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,315 miles

exhaust box is blowing

front discs is rusty (surface)

front pads are low

Pass 12 Feb 2016 18,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,092 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 14,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 12,492 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 11,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 May 2011 11,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 May 2010 11,882 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

n/s/f fork pitted

Pass 28 May 2009 11,864 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 26 May 2009 11,864 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 May 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 11,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,617 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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T655 EFJ is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T655 EFJ, 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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T655 EFJ is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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