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HBA 688Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,686 mi
Last recorded57,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 688Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,686 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,944 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2015 54,918 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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HBA 688Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 HBA 688Y, 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 43 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 HBA 688Y registered?

HBA 688Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 24 March 1983.

Is HBA 688Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 688Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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