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REY 216S

1977 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

25,102 mi
Last recorded25,102 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 216S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,102 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Chain guard missing

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 24,790 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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REY 216S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 REY 216S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REY 216S registered?

REY 216S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is REY 216S safe to buy?

The MOT history for REY 216S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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