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R598 KPR

1997 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,523 mi
Last recorded32,523 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YP25019,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 KPR
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,523 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear lower frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm in place,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (2.4A1b(ii))

rear transmission noisy

Fail 16 Jun 2017 32,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake unable to check condition of wheel bearing satisfactory (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear lower frame (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm in place,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (2.4A1b(ii))

rear transmission noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,210 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear lower frame (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. o/s and n/s rear suspension springs (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2016 29,208 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. STANTION PITTED (2.3.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 22,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,206 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 13,755 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,366 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 12,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 10,754 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 10,754 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 8,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2010 8,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 6,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 6,481 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 6,455 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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R598 KPR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 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 R598 KPR, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R598 KPR is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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