1997 Yamaha Mate 3 0.1L Petrol · R252 BCH
1997 Yamaha Mate 3 (0.1L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 1,735 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA MATE 3
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 1,735 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 110cc
R252 BCH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 1,735 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R252 BCH Odometer History
- 12/03/20221,073 km
- 15/03/20221,073 km
- 16/05/20231,735 km+662 km
- 16/05/20231,735 km
Average of roughly 562 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R252 BCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Mate 3 (R252 BCH) between March 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))”; “Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”.
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