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LJY 503R

1976 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,800 mi
Last recorded2,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJY 503R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 2,800 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 1,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 47,019 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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LJY 503R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJY 503R, 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.

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What year was LJY 503R registered?

LJY 503R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 25 October 1976.

Is LJY 503R safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJY 503R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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