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R140 AEY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,455 mi
Last recorded27,455 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 AEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 27,455 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 27,455 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,315 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 26,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 25,759 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,339 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 24,339 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,443 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 22,443 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,980 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 19,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,454 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,198 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,607 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 12,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,277 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,304 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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R140 AEY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R140 AEY, 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 R140 AEY registered?

R140 AEY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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