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S420 RKK

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,695 mi
Last recorded12,695 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 RKK
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 12,695 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 12,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,322 miles

Front oily residue on lower suspension yoke

Rear oily residue on tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2020 12,119 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 11,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 11,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 11,026 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,558 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,917 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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S420 RKK is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S420 RKK, 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 S420 RKK registered?

S420 RKK is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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