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MAD 698V

1980 Yamaha RD250LC

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,706 mi
Last recorded21,706 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD250LC25,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 698V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,371 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,330 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,811 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,440 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,074 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,074 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,248 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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MAD 698V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250LC in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 25,253 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MAD 698V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAD 698V registered?

MAD 698V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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The MOT history for MAD 698V shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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