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R803 NGO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 NGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 34,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 34,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 34,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 34,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 34,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat slightly loose REAR ATATCHMENT (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 34,432 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,148 miles

front tyre started to perrish

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,830 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 33,824 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,406 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 31,406 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,496 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 20,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 19,299 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 16,707 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 15,561 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,402 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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R803 NGO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R803 NGO, 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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R803 NGO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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