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A678 BHL

1983 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,014 mi
Last recorded37,014 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 BHL
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine245cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 37,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 36,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 36,894 miles

headlamp masks/convertors fitted

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 26 May 2018 36,894 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

headlamp masks/convertors fitted

rear tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,661 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,661 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,497 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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A678 BHL is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 A678 BHL, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A678 BHL registered?

A678 BHL is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A678 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A678 BHL shows 8 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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