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S353 RDG

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 RDG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 15,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 15,016 miles

Seat catch/lock faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2019 12,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 12,796 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,699 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 10,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 9,533 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2011 9,532 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S353 RDG 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 S353 RDG, 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 S353 RDG registered?

S353 RDG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S353 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 RDG 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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