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R697 ODP

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,716 mi
Last recorded31,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 ODP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,716 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,786 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 2,759 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,070 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,476 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,804 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

reardrive system sligtly noise

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,638 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 24,638 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,065 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 19,566 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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R697 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R697 ODP, 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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R697 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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