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FVL 643X

1982 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,692 mi
Last recorded14,692 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 643X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 14,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 14,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 12,962 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 12,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FVL 643X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 FVL 643X, 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 44 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 FVL 643X registered?

FVL 643X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FVL 643X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 643X 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 FVL 643X have outstanding finance?

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