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R399 RDV

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,457 mi
Last recorded20,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 RDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,810 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,685 miles

slight dampness around o/s/f suspension leg

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,655 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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R399 RDV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 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 R399 RDV, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R399 RDV registered?

R399 RDV is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R399 RDV safe to buy?

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