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FND 53T

1978 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,936 mi
Last recorded15,936 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFND 53T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 15,936 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,490 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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FND 53T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 FND 53T, 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 48 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 FND 53T registered?

FND 53T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is FND 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FND 53T shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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