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R229 FGP

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,315 mi
Last recorded28,315 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,315 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 20,650 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear tyre tread worn uneven

very slight wear front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2005 20,578 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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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R229 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R229 FGP, 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 R229 FGP registered?

R229 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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