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R940 ONW

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,346 mi
Last recorded14,346 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 ONW
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 14,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,846 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 13,832 miles

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

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

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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R940 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R940 ONW, 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 R940 ONW registered?

R940 ONW is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R940 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 ONW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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