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R420 NTA

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

11,151 mi
Last recorded11,151 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 NTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 11,151 miles

Brake lever worn, but not excessively Front lever slightly bent (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 10,972 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 10,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 10,110 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 9,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 8,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 8,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,450 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,032 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 7,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,175 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 6,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,766 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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R420 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R420 NTA, 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 R420 NTA registered?

R420 NTA is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R420 NTA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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