CarVerify

Free Car Check

FVL 679X

1982 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 250cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,478 mi
Last recorded36,478 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVL 679X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 35,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 35,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,736 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
Full Yamaha RD250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FVL 679X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FVL 679X, 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

How do I check the history of FVL 679X?

You can check the full history of FVL 679X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FVL 679X registered?

FVL 679X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FVL 679X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVL 679X shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FVL 679X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FVL 679X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.