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FOR 178X

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,834 mi
Last recorded19,834 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOR 178X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,834 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 19,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,987 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,196 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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FOR 178X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOR 178X, 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.

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What year was FOR 178X registered?

FOR 178X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FOR 178X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOR 178X shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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