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R772 PTN

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,808 mi
Last recorded12,808 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 PTN
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 12,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 12,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 12,223 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 11,264 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 11,626 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,787 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,483 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 8,080 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,659 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 7,659 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,360 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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,080 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,335 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 6,335 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,827 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 5,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,053 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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R772 PTN is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R772 PTN, 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 R772 PTN registered?

R772 PTN is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R772 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 PTN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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