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AEK 811T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,213 mi
Last recorded27,213 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEK 811T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,213 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 27,212 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2013 27,207 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,468 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 17,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,042 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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AEK 811T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 AEK 811T, 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 47 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 AEK 811T registered?

AEK 811T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 January 1979.

Is AEK 811T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEK 811T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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