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R708 RPY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,165 mi
Last recorded9,165 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 RPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 9,165 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 9,156 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 7,864 miles

Front front tyre has cracks in side wall of tyre.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 6,805 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 6,805 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 5,273 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 5,273 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,718 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,559 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 4,498 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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R708 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R708 RPY, 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 R708 RPY registered?

R708 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R708 RPY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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