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CPF 972T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,720 mi
Last recorded31,720 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPF 972T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 31,314 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 31,290 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,057 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,925 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,666 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,189 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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CPF 972T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CPF 972T, 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

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What year was CPF 972T registered?

CPF 972T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is CPF 972T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPF 972T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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