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S866 JCY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,344 mi
Last recorded17,344 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 JCY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 17,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 17,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 16,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 16,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 16,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 15,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 13,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 13,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 13,782 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre less than 1.mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2019 13,782 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre less than 1.mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 13,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 13,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,294 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 13,289 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,843 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 12,051 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,808 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,853 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 8,853 miles

Rear Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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S866 JCY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S866 JCY, 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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S866 JCY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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