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R885 FGY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,268 mi
Last recorded60,268 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 FGY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,268 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 16,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,508 miles

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

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

tyres worn to a strange wear pattern probaly been running at low pressure

Pass 11 May 2010 14,541 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,595 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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R885 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R885 FGY, 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 R885 FGY registered?

R885 FGY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R885 FGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 FGY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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