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R202 USJ

1998 Yamaha YZ250

Blue Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 USJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZ250
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

play in rear caliper sliding pin

Pass 5 Nov 2012
Pass 30 Jun 2011
Pass 24 Jun 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2010

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZ250?

Based on 457 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre is unsuitable 16
reflector on motorcycle missing 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 5
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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R202 USJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZ250 in Blue with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZ250 fails its MOT is tyre is unsuitable, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R202 USJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZ250 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZ250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R202 USJ registered?

R202 USJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZ250, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R202 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 USJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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