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FLE 563Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,681 mi
Last recorded31,681 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLE 563Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 31,681 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 8,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 8,564 miles

Central Front Front position lamp does not face the front (1.1.1d)

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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FLE 563Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 FLE 563Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLE 563Y?

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What year was FLE 563Y registered?

FLE 563Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FLE 563Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLE 563Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLE 563Y have outstanding finance?

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