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S225 KUG

1998 Yamaha YP250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,530 mi
Last recorded22,530 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 KUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 22,530 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 21,918 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 21,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 20,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 16,577 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 13,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,038 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 13,011 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 12,629 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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S225 KUG 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 84.6%.

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 S225 KUG, 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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S225 KUG is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S225 KUG safe to buy?

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