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A786 XBD

1984 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,313 mi
Last recorded17,313 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD25023,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA786 XBD
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 17,313 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 17,313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 17,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,719 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 16,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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A786 XBD is a 1984 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,215 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 A786 XBD, 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 42 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 A786 XBD registered?

A786 XBD is a 1984 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is A786 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A786 XBD shows 5 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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