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R408 MTO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,668 mi
Last recorded10,668 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 10,668 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 10,668 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 8,407 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 8,407 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 7,953 miles

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

Front tyre cracked

Rear tyre cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2017 7,953 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

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

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

front tyre perished but no cords visable

rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Pass 26 May 2010 5,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 3,745 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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R408 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R408 MTO, 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 R408 MTO registered?

R408 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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