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R816 NWO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,076 mi
Last recorded40,076 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 NWO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nut missing on front and rear brake pivot

Fail 23 Mar 2019 40,076 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nut missing on front and rear brake pivot

Pass 19 May 2017 38,766 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 37,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,994 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 21,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 21,421 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 14,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 11,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,512 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,403 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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R816 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R816 NWO, 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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R816 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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