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B233 AKN

1985 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD25021,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB233 AKN
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 26,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 25,732 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,673 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 25,657 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 25,411 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Singing arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 24,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,357 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 24,353 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up on offside (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 23,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,549 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 23,549 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride torque arm missing split pins (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 22,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,785 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,602 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 22,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,242 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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B233 AKN is a 1985 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,410 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 B233 AKN, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B233 AKN registered?

B233 AKN is a 1985 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B233 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B233 AKN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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