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TRO 438R

1977 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 438R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,853 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,370 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,361 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,058 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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TRO 438R is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TRO 438R, 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 TRO 438R registered?

TRO 438R is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 18 May 1977.

Is TRO 438R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRO 438R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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