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HBA 712Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,709 mi
Last recorded30,709 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 712Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,471 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,672 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 29,672 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 29,212 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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 712Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 712Y, 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 712Y registered?

HBA 712Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is HBA 712Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 712Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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