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AVG 246S

1978 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,075 mi
Last recorded26,075 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 246S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 26,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 26,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 25,992 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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AVG 246S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 AVG 246S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVG 246S?

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What year was AVG 246S registered?

AVG 246S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is AVG 246S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVG 246S 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.

Does AVG 246S have outstanding finance?

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