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LEO 861Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,965 mi
Last recorded22,965 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 861Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,965 miles

Central Front front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 22,118 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,321 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 18,303 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 17,941 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 17,934 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,886 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,770 miles

centre stand cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,451 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,451 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,243 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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LEO 861Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 LEO 861Y, 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 43 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 LEO 861Y registered?

LEO 861Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 18 March 1983.

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