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KFV 851S

1978 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,009 mi
Last recorded19,009 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 851S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,009 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,965 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 18,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

front and rear brake pads chamfered off at extreme angle

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,949 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 18,949 miles

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 851S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 851S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KFV 851S?

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What year was KFV 851S registered?

KFV 851S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is KFV 851S safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFV 851S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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