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EWV 509L

1973 Yamaha RD250

Gold Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,813 mi
Last recorded12,813 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 Yamaha RD25014,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 509L
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 12,813 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 12,807 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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EWV 509L is a 1973 Yamaha RD250 in Gold with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,227 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 EWV 509L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWV 509L registered?

EWV 509L is a 1973 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EWV 509L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 509L shows 4 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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