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R962 CVM

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 CVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,725 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,162 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,140 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,140 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,951 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,121 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 21,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 May 2006 19,810 miles

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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R962 CVM is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green 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 R962 CVM, 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 R962 CVM registered?

R962 CVM is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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