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R889 OTT

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,302 mi
Last recorded21,302 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 OTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,302 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 21,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear tyre on 1mm

exhaust cover lose

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 15,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,777 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 13,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 10,816 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 10,776 miles

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

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

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

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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R889 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R889 OTT, 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 R889 OTT registered?

R889 OTT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R889 OTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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