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R127 OEL

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 OEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,792 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 16,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,019 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 16,019 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

f/tyre and tyre valve perishing ,BE advised WILL REQUIRE SOON ok a t.o.test...

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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R127 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 18,187 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 R127 OEL, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R127 OEL registered?

R127 OEL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R127 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 OEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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