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HVC 702V

1979 Yamaha Rd 250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,979 mi
Last recorded24,979 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1979 Yamaha Rd 25023,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVC 702V
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2022 24,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,978 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 24,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,677 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,068 miles

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,339 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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HVC 702V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 23,315 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVC 702V, 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 47 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 HVC 702V registered?

HVC 702V is a 1979 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is HVC 702V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVC 702V shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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