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R724 FBA

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,682 mi
Last recorded15,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2015 15,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,560 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 1,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,746 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,002 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 13,965 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 13,002 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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R724 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R724 FBA, 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 R724 FBA registered?

R724 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R724 FBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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