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R981 LSO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,709 mi
Last recorded15,709 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 LSO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2015 15,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,000 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,734 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2007 10,751 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,980 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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R981 LSO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

R981 LSO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R981 LSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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