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EJN 156X

1982 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,649 mi
Last recorded17,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJN 156X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 17,649 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 17,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 17,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 16,867 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 16,854 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swing arm top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,689 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 16,689 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 16,294 miles

No number plate fitted at time of test

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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EJN 156X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJN 156X, 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 44 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 EJN 156X?

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What year was EJN 156X registered?

EJN 156X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 23 July 1982.

Is EJN 156X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJN 156X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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