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HKY 697W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,570 mi
Last recorded20,570 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKY 697W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 20,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2011 20,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2011 20,190 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,149 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 20,149 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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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HKY 697W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 HKY 697W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HKY 697W registered?

HKY 697W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 4 August 1980.

Is HKY 697W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKY 697W 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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