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FFC 954V

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,610 mi
Last recorded13,610 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFC 954V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,368 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,932 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 12,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 12,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,469 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 11,469 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,469 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 11,469 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,443 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,139 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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FFC 954V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFC 954V, 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 FFC 954V registered?

FFC 954V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 June 1980.

Is FFC 954V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFC 954V shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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