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EPL 972V

1979 Yamaha RD250

Orange Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,642 mi
Last recorded6,642 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 972V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 6,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 6,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 5,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 5,369 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 1,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,122 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 1,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 19 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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EPL 972V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Orange with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EPL 972V, 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

How do I check the history of EPL 972V?

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What year was EPL 972V registered?

EPL 972V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 September 1979.

Is EPL 972V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPL 972V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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