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S739 AAF

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,209 mi
Last recorded17,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,209 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 16,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 16,832 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 16,764 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 16,589 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 16,589 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 16,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,281 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 15,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,914 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 13,914 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 13,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,411 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,991 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2010 10,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 10,222 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 10,130 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 10,118 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 9,648 miles

Coolant leak

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 9,648 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 5,867 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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S739 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S739 AAF, 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 S739 AAF registered?

S739 AAF is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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