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GPU 231T

1979 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,944 mi
Last recorded18,944 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPU 231T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 May 2018 18,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,549 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 18,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,873 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 14,636 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,373 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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GPU 231T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 GPU 231T, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GPU 231T registered?

GPU 231T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 21 June 1979.

Is GPU 231T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPU 231T shows 13 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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