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R842 JGP

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,782 mi
Last recorded28,782 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 JGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 13,562 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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R842 JGP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R842 JGP, 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 R842 JGP registered?

R842 JGP is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R842 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 JGP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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