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JTM 516V

1979 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,762 mi
Last recorded5,762 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTM 516V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 5,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 5,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 5,544 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 5,532 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 5,509 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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JTM 516V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 JTM 516V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JTM 516V registered?

JTM 516V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is JTM 516V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTM 516V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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