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R942 SRH

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,969 mi
Last recorded23,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 SRH
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,969 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,341 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 19,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,244 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,177 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,736 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 15,723 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 14,198 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 14,198 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,111 miles

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

tyres flat

Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 10,489 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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R942 SRH is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R942 SRH, 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 R942 SRH registered?

R942 SRH is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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