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S968 KGB

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,010 mi
Last recorded34,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 KGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 29,121 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 29,121 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,212 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,320 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,316 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 20,274 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 18,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,810 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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S968 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S968 KGB, 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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S968 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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