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NCA 340T

1979 Yamaha Rd 250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,569 mi
Last recorded19,569 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd 25023,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCA 340T
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 19,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

non standard exhausts

Fail 9 May 2018 19,569 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

battery low

fuel cap seal slightly perished

machine only running on 1 cylinder

non standard exhausts

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,388 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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NCA 340T is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCA 340T, 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 NCA 340T registered?

NCA 340T is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 3 July 1979.

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