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R760 XPX

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,580 mi
Last recorded40,580 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 XPX
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 40,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 33,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,328 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,273 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,002 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,966 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,589 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,360 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,397 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 23,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,819 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 19,731 miles

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

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

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

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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R760 XPX is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R760 XPX, 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 R760 XPX registered?

R760 XPX is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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