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RUI 2505

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,664 mi
Last recorded22,664 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 2505
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 22,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2015 21,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,064 miles

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,994 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,925 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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RUI 2505 is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RUI 2505, 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 RUI 2505 registered?

RUI 2505 is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is RUI 2505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 2505 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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