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R272 EPP

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,791 mi
Last recorded16,791 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 EPP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 16,791 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,170 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 16,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 15,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 15,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 14,815 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,297 miles

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

rear frame corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 14,286 miles

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

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

rear frame corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 14,114 miles

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

fork seals damp

slight exhaust blow and down pipe nuts loose

Pass 30 Jul 2016 13,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,680 miles

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

Lower frame corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,202 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,202 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 12,716 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,260 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,035 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,784 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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R272 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R272 EPP, 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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R272 EPP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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