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T738 FOD

1999 Yamaha YP250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 FOD
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013
Fail 12 Dec 2013 25,048 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,699 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012
Fail 5 Jan 2012 18,184 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 13,146 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 13,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 9,029 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 9,028 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,745 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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T738 FOD is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YP250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,556 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 T738 FOD, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YP250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T738 FOD registered?

T738 FOD is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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