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FDL 686V

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,895 mi
Last recorded37,895 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDL 686V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,895 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,636 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,587 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 36,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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FDL 686V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDL 686V, 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 FDL 686V registered?

FDL 686V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is FDL 686V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDL 686V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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