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S705 RWJ

1998 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YP25018,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 RWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 45,939 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm and valve damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,639 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,602 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,849 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 11,737 miles

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

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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S705 RWJ is a 1998 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S705 RWJ, 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 S705 RWJ registered?

S705 RWJ is a 1998 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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