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S804 CMA

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,473 mi
Last recorded21,473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 CMA
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 21,473 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 21,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 21,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 21,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,677 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 17,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 17,634 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,636 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 16,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,392 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,327 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,206 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,780 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 9,711 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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S804 CMA 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 94.1%.

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 S804 CMA, 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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S804 CMA is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S804 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S804 CMA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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