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FAA 324W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,461 mi
Last recorded7,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 324W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2019 7,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 7,357 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 7,152 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,978 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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FAA 324W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FAA 324W, 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.

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What year was FAA 324W registered?

FAA 324W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 6 September 1980.

Is FAA 324W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 324W shows 4 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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