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FRA 129L

1973 Yamaha RD250

Gold Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,432 mi
Last recorded17,432 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha RD25014,227 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 129L
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,432 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 17,432 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,334 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 17,334 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Pass 20 May 2014 17,250 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 17,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,954 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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FRA 129L is a 1973 Yamaha RD250 in Gold with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,227 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 FRA 129L, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRA 129L registered?

FRA 129L is a 1973 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 20 July 1973.

Is FRA 129L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 129L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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