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ENG 416T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,685 mi
Last recorded16,685 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENG 416T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 16,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 16,676 miles

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

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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ENG 416T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 ENG 416T, 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.

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How do I check the history of ENG 416T?

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What year was ENG 416T registered?

ENG 416T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is ENG 416T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ENG 416T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ENG 416T have outstanding finance?

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