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APR 594T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,743 mi
Last recorded27,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPR 594T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 27,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,165 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 26,165 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,949 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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APR 594T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APR 594T, 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 APR 594T registered?

APR 594T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is APR 594T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APR 594T shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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