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KAR 665V

1979 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,052 mi
Last recorded25,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 665V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,438 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,399 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension component slightly bent shock mount bolt bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 24,382 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s direction wrong (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Front mudguard insecure bolt missing (2.3.7)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Upper Rear suspension component slightly bent shock mount bolt bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,314 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 25,711 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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KAR 665V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in White 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 KAR 665V, 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.

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What year was KAR 665V registered?

KAR 665V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 14 November 1979.

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