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R358 MTL

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,279 mi
Last recorded26,279 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 MTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,279 miles

Front mudguard cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,495 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front disc has grooves and is nearing replacement

oil leak front of engine

slight blow from silencer

throttle returns slowly not stickin g

Fail 1 May 2013 25,195 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front disc has grooves and is nearing replacement

oil leak front of engine

slight blow from the silencer

throttle returns slowly not sticking

Pass 1 May 2012 23,536 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

centre stand not retuning properly small return spring to long

oil leak near sump plug

self locking nut fitted to front spindle

side stand retun spring broken

Fail 27 Apr 2012 23,536 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

centre stand not retuning properly small return spring to long

front tyre starting to crack/perish

oil leak near sump plug

rear dust cap missing

self locking nut fitted to front spindle

side stand retun spring broken

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,778 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,776 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 13,395 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,580 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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R358 MTL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R358 MTL, 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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R358 MTL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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