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YND 262X

1982 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,343 mi
Last recorded52,343 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYND 262X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,855 miles

Nearside mirror missing

charging system requires attention

clutch lever has play

engine smokes slightly

oil light on

Fail 28 Apr 2016 51,854 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside mirror missing

charging system requires attention

clutch lever has play

engine smokes slightly

oil light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,894 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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YND 262X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 YND 262X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YND 262X registered?

YND 262X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is YND 262X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YND 262X 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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