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LCB 873P

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,878 mi
Last recorded22,878 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCB 873P
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 22,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 22,872 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,692 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,024 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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LCB 873P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCB 873P, 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 LCB 873P registered?

LCB 873P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is LCB 873P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCB 873P shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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