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R651 MWY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,088 mi
Last recorded18,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 MWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 18,030 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,225 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 17,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,140 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,122 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,068 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,012 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,955 miles

number plate light not working at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,911 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,823 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 16,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,457 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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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R651 MWY 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 87.5%.

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 R651 MWY, 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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R651 MWY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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