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BGT 206X

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,147 mi
Last recorded8,147 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGT 206X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 8,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 7,907 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 7,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 7,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 7,548 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250?

Based on 7,788 MOT tests across 1,776 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,776
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
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BGT 206X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 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 RD250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGT 206X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGT 206X registered?

BGT 206X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 8 September 1981.

Is BGT 206X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGT 206X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGT 206X have outstanding finance?

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