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B371 UPP

1984 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,460 mi
Last recorded11,460 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD25023,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB371 UPP
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 11,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 10,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 10,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 7,051 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 7,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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B371 UPP is a 1984 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,215 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 B371 UPP, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B371 UPP registered?

B371 UPP is a 1984 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B371 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B371 UPP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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