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ATP 297V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,224 mi
Last recorded19,224 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATP 297V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,224 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 19,224 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,196 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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ATP 297V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ATP 297V, 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.

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What year was ATP 297V registered?

ATP 297V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is ATP 297V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATP 297V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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