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EVO 744V

1979 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,034 mi
Last recorded16,034 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVO 744V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,034 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,817 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 29,139 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,995 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,748 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,275 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,032 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,570 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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EVO 744V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EVO 744V, 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 EVO 744V registered?

EVO 744V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is EVO 744V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVO 744V shows 14 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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