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KFV 765S

1976 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,358 mi
Last recorded23,358 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 765S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 23,358 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 22,334 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,154 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,154 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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KFV 765S is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,538 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 KFV 765S, 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 50 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 KFV 765S registered?

KFV 765S is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 24 February 1976.

Is KFV 765S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 765S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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