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C698 TLH

1985 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,548 mi
Last recorded10,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Yamaha RD25021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC698 TLH
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 10,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 10,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 10,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 10,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 10,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 10,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 9,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 9,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 9,710 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 9,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 9,511 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 9,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 9,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 8,990 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 8,412 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handle Bars slightly bent

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel binds slightly when rotated

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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C698 TLH is a 1985 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C698 TLH, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C698 TLH registered?

C698 TLH is a 1985 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C698 TLH safe to buy?

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