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C231 AOR

1986 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,608 mi
Last recorded20,608 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Yamaha RD25027,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 AOR
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,575 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,566 miles

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (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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C231 AOR is a 1986 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 1986 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 27,023 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 C231 AOR, 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 40 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C231 AOR registered?

C231 AOR is a 1986 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C231 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C231 AOR 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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