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BNG 185Y

1982 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,284 mi
Last recorded16,284 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 185Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,284 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 16,282 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,234 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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BNG 185Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 BNG 185Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNG 185Y registered?

BNG 185Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 November 1982.

Is BNG 185Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNG 185Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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