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S864 VAT

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

9,123 mi
Last recorded9,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 VAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 9,123 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 9,118 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,336 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 6,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,110 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 May 2015 5,974 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 May 2014 5,531 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 5,255 miles

Centre Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2011 4,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2010 4,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,140 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,588 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 2,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 2,312 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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S864 VAT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S864 VAT, 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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S864 VAT is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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