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FMT 965V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,497 mi
Last recorded15,497 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMT 965V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 15,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 15,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,760 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,566 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 14,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,589 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,459 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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FMT 965V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMT 965V, 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 FMT 965V registered?

FMT 965V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 23 July 1980.

Is FMT 965V safe to buy?

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Does FMT 965V have outstanding finance?

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