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S386 SAV

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,095 mi
Last recorded17,095 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 SAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 17,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 16,588 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 15,884 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 15,884 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 15,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 14,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 12,749 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 11,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 10,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 10,737 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 10,737 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 9,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 9,564 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 9,564 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,248 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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S386 SAV is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S386 SAV, 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 S386 SAV registered?

S386 SAV is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S386 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 SAV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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