MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil l/h rear (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil r/h hand fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
Based on 14,581 MOT tests across 1,476 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R958 VAU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 19,780 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 R958 VAU, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R958 VAU registered?
R958 VAU is a 1997 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R958 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R958 VAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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