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FET 382V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,093 mi
Last recorded18,093 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFET 382V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,079 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,066 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 17,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,855 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 17,855 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 17,850 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,690 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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FET 382V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FET 382V, 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 FET 382V registered?

FET 382V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 25 April 1980.

Is FET 382V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FET 382V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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