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HCE 904X

1981 Yamaha Rd 250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,447 mi
Last recorded36,447 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd 25031,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCE 904X
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 36,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 36,438 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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HCE 904X is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 31,634 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HCE 904X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HCE 904X registered?

HCE 904X is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is HCE 904X safe to buy?

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