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HEX 150Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,138 mi
Last recorded10,138 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEX 150Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 10,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,653 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,422 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,238 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 9,238 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,313 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 8,313 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,771 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,369 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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HEX 150Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HEX 150Y, 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.

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What year was HEX 150Y registered?

HEX 150Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is HEX 150Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEX 150Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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