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KBB 229X

1981 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,525 mi
Last recorded20,525 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBB 229X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 20,525 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 20,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 20,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,465 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 19,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,881 miles

Front 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)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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KBB 229X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBB 229X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KBB 229X registered?

KBB 229X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 October 1981.

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