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KFW 613V

1979 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 613V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 39,795 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm pivot has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,732 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,732 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Slight brake bind from rear wheel

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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KFW 613V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFW 613V, 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 KFW 613V registered?

KFW 613V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 August 1979.

Is KFW 613V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFW 613V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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