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MGJ 175V

1979 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,335 mi
Last recorded28,335 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 175V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 28,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 1,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 1,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 1,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,122 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 1,115 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 1,092 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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MGJ 175V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 MGJ 175V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGJ 175V?

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What year was MGJ 175V registered?

MGJ 175V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 4 September 1979.

Is MGJ 175V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 175V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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