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CUY 142S

1977 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,921 mi
Last recorded11,921 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 142S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 11,921 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 11,901 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 11,879 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 11,879 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 11,861 miles

Rear Brake Dragging Slightly.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 11,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,753 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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CUY 142S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,305 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 CUY 142S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUY 142S registered?

CUY 142S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 October 1977.

Is CUY 142S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUY 142S shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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