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S789 VAB

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,018 mi
Last recorded20,018 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 VAB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,018 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

n/s stanchion marked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 20,013 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

n/s stanchion marked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 20,003 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

h/bearings slightly tight

n/s stanchion marked

Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,999 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Lower Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

h/bearings slightly tight

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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S789 VAB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S789 VAB, 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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S789 VAB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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