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R218 YLC

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,249 mi
Last recorded10,249 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 YLC
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,217 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 9,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 9,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 9,758 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 9,758 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 9,237 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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R218 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R218 YLC, 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 R218 YLC registered?

R218 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 April 1998.

Is R218 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 YLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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