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MBA 108V

1983 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,370 mi
Last recorded19,370 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBA 108V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 19,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 19,295 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,234 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,034 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,030 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 18,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

No lights fitted at time of test

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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MBA 108V is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBA 108V, 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.

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What year was MBA 108V registered?

MBA 108V is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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