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SNN 240R

1977 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,407 mi
Last recorded26,407 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNN 240R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 26,407 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,419 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,419 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,371 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,978 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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SNN 240R is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNN 240R, 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

How do I check the history of SNN 240R?

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What year was SNN 240R registered?

SNN 240R is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 14 April 1977.

Is SNN 240R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNN 240R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SNN 240R have outstanding finance?

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