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S150 RWG

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,316 mi
Last recorded39,316 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 RWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 39,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,463 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 37,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 37,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,581 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 36,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 32,320 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre down to 1.1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 25,422 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,187 miles

front brake hose not secured properly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,415 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,415 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,658 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 16,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,201 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 16,201 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 15,823 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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S150 RWG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S150 RWG, 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 S150 RWG registered?

S150 RWG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S150 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 RWG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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