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CAY 383T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,608 mi
Last recorded21,608 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAY 383T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,268 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,173 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 20,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 19,942 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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CAY 383T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CAY 383T, 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

How do I check the history of CAY 383T?

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What year was CAY 383T registered?

CAY 383T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 March 1979.

Is CAY 383T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAY 383T shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CAY 383T have outstanding finance?

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