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EHH 489V

1979 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,918 mi
Last recorded25,918 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHH 489V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2020 25,918 miles

both tyres perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2019 25,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,900 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,880 miles

free play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,828 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 25,191 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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EHH 489V 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 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 EHH 489V, 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 EHH 489V registered?

EHH 489V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is EHH 489V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHH 489V shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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