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JGS 611V

1979 Yamaha Rd 250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

355 mi
Last recorded355 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd 25023,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGS 611V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 355 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 220 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 220 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 9 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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JGS 611V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,315 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JGS 611V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 47 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGS 611V registered?

JGS 611V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 31 August 1979.

Is JGS 611V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGS 611V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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