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LOJ 430X

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,153 mi
Last recorded2,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOJ 430X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 2,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 1,973 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 1,257 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 950 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 950 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 564 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 1 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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LOJ 430X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 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 LOJ 430X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of LOJ 430X?

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What year was LOJ 430X registered?

LOJ 430X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 September 1981.

Is LOJ 430X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOJ 430X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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