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R508 OTT

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,425 mi
Last recorded25,425 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,425 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlight slightly high aim

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Pitted shaft (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Tyre under inflated

Fail 9 Jan 2018 25,425 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system Fixing broken (7.1.1.c)

Battery poor charge

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlight slightly high aim

Nearside Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. Pitted shaft (2.4.A.1a)

Oil light on

Rear Tyre under inflated

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,122 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 24,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 23,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 23,383 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,669 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,726 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,807 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 9,807 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,569 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R508 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R508 OTT, 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 R508 OTT registered?

R508 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R508 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 OTT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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