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S901 LRY

1998 Yamaha YP250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,405 mi
Last recorded27,405 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 LRY
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,649 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 21,092 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 21,081 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 19,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,231 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 10,528 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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S901 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S901 LRY, 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 S901 LRY registered?

S901 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S901 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 LRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S901 LRY have outstanding finance?

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