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R916 SLL

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,162 mi
Last recorded27,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 SLL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,162 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 27,123 miles

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

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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R916 SLL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R916 SLL, 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 R916 SLL registered?

R916 SLL is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R916 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 SLL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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