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DOE 917V

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,968 mi
Last recorded38,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOE 917V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,901 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,829 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 37,829 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Chain guard missing

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,302 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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DOE 917V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 DOE 917V, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DOE 917V registered?

DOE 917V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 March 1980.

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