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FCA 261S

1978 Yamaha Rd 250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,262 mi
Last recorded21,262 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd 25018,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCA 261S
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 21,262 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,086 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 21,080 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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FCA 261S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,316 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCA 261S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FCA 261S registered?

FCA 261S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FCA 261S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCA 261S 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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