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ARJ 829T

1978 Yamaha Rd 250

Red Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd 25018,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARJ 829T
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 36,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,928 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 31,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,972 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 33,948 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,261 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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ARJ 829T is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 in Red with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,316 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARJ 829T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARJ 829T registered?

ARJ 829T is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is ARJ 829T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARJ 829T shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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