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R456 WJF

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,046 mi
Last recorded37,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 WJF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,046 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,336 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,330 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,605 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,732 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 26,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,935 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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R456 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R456 WJF, 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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R456 WJF is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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