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R737 URB

1998 Yamaha YZ250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 URB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZ250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 1 miles

day time use only

Fail 10 Jun 2011

Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

no lighting fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2011

no lighting fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2010

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

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

no lights fitted at time of test [day time only]

Pass 31 Mar 2009

no lighting or indicators fitted at time of test,daytime only

Pass 29 Mar 2008

no lighting fitted daytime only

Fail 29 Mar 2008

Horn missing (1.7.1)

no lighting fitted daytime only

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZ250?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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R737 URB is a 1998 Yamaha YZ250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZ250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R737 URB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R737 URB registered?

R737 URB is a 1998 Yamaha YZ250, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R737 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 URB shows 8 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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