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VNJ 586Y

1982 Yamaha RD250LC

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,188 mi
Last recorded23,188 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD250LC24,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNJ 586Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 23,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2014 23,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,428 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 38,428 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,323 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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VNJ 586Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250LC in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,934 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VNJ 586Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VNJ 586Y registered?

VNJ 586Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 24 September 1982.

Is VNJ 586Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNJ 586Y shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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