MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
advise cut in rear tyre tread /not to ply or cords
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
lots of noise from rear hub drive
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R398 GGN is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R398 GGN, 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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R398 GGN is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R398 GGN safe to buy?
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