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R541 TRB

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,568 mi
Last recorded35,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 TRB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,568 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 27,924 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,584 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,298 miles

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

rear brake close to its rserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 19,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 16,335 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 16,329 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R541 TRB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R541 TRB, 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 R541 TRB registered?

R541 TRB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 March 1998.

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