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S178 JRU

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,397 mi
Last recorded47,397 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 JRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,397 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

cut in rear tyre

front tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,050 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,857 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 16,726 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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S178 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S178 JRU, 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 S178 JRU registered?

S178 JRU is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 September 1998.

Is S178 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S178 JRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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