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R981 AWG

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,879 mi
Last recorded14,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 AWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 14,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,507 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 14,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,734 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,816 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 12,142 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 12,115 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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R981 AWG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R981 AWG, 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 R981 AWG registered?

R981 AWG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R981 AWG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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