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R385 GJL

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,297 mi
Last recorded15,297 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 GJL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 15,297 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 15,011 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 13,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,955 miles

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

front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2008 11,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,854 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 9,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,981 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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R385 GJL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R385 GJL, 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 R385 GJL registered?

R385 GJL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R385 GJL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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