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UKK 798S

1977 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,054 mi
Last recorded27,054 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKK 798S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,865 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 26,682 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 26,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play slight play (2.2.2)

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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UKK 798S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKK 798S, 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 UKK 798S registered?

UKK 798S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 10 November 1977.

Is UKK 798S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKK 798S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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