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S389 TNO

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 TNO
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 64,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,557 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,649 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 60,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,773 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,427 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 51,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,412 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,215 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 37,259 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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S389 TNO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S389 TNO, 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 S389 TNO registered?

S389 TNO is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S389 TNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 TNO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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