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R168 RMO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,199 mi
Last recorded20,199 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 RMO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 20,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,603 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,035 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 19,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,970 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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R168 RMO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R168 RMO, 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 R168 RMO registered?

R168 RMO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R168 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 RMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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