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BKJ 835T

1978 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,520 mi
Last recorded18,520 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKJ 835T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,463 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 18,463 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,392 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,107 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 18,107 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 17,822 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 17,650 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,724 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,081 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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BKJ 835T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BKJ 835T, 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.

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What year was BKJ 835T registered?

BKJ 835T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 11 October 1978.

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The MOT history for BKJ 835T 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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