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TUJ 433S

1977 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,496 mi
Last recorded20,496 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUJ 433S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,758 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,748 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,660 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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TUJ 433S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUJ 433S, 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.

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What year was TUJ 433S registered?

TUJ 433S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for TUJ 433S 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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