MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyre flat
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YP250?
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R979 JTX is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 R979 JTX, 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 R979 JTX registered?
R979 JTX is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 19 May 1998.
Is R979 JTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R979 JTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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