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R838 HDE

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 HDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,136 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 39,569 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 39,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 39,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,216 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 36,216 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 32,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,696 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 16,696 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,555 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,253 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,966 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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R838 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R838 HDE, 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 R838 HDE registered?

R838 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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