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APX 814V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,690 mi
Last recorded24,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 814V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 24,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 24,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 24,557 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 24,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,299 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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APX 814V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 APX 814V, 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 46 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 APX 814V registered?

APX 814V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 17 June 1980.

Is APX 814V safe to buy?

The MOT history for APX 814V shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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