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HYY 347N

1975 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,257 mi
Last recorded30,257 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 Yamaha RD25016,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYY 347N
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,257 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 30,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 30,111 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies replaced bulb (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,987 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 29,987 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,825 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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HYY 347N is a 1975 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1975 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 16,125 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 HYY 347N, 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 51 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYY 347N registered?

HYY 347N is a 1975 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 April 1975.

Is HYY 347N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYY 347N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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