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S472 DCD

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,838 mi
Last recorded17,838 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 DCD
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 17,838 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 17,838 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 1,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,420 miles

some play in rear hub

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,365 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,268 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,892 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 9,915 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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S472 DCD is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S472 DCD, 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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S472 DCD is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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