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BJM 866T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,604 mi
Last recorded51,604 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJM 866T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 51,604 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,248 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 50,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,439 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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BJM 866T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 BJM 866T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJM 866T registered?

BJM 866T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 July 1979.

Is BJM 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJM 866T 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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