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T657 XBV

1999 Yamaha YP250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,620 mi
Last recorded38,620 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 XBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 38,620 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 38,068 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Front Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.B2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,875 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.B2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,658 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,738 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 27,694 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,616 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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T657 XBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T657 XBV, 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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T657 XBV is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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