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S980 KGB

1998 Yamaha YP250

Green Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,272 mi
Last recorded13,272 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 KGB
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,272 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,558 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,083 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,853 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 5,853 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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S980 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Green with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S980 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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What year was S980 KGB registered?

S980 KGB is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S980 KGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 KGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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