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T798 JRL

1999 Yamaha YP250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,415 mi
Last recorded29,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YP25018,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 JRL
MakeYamaha
ModelYP250
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 29,415 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 28,219 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 28,219 miles

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 26,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 25,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 24,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 23,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 21,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,490 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,707 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,617 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,350 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 13,892 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 13,892 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) DANGEROUS

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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T798 JRL is a 1999 Yamaha YP250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 T798 JRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T798 JRL registered?

T798 JRL is a 1999 Yamaha YP250, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T798 JRL safe to buy?

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