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EYH 552V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,241 mi
Last recorded27,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYH 552V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,241 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 27,241 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 26,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,671 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 26,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,329 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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EYH 552V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 EYH 552V, 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 46 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 EYH 552V registered?

EYH 552V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is EYH 552V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYH 552V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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