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MMX 553W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,994 mi
Last recorded17,994 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 553W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,994 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished and deeply cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2015 17,993 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished and deeply cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,635 miles

front brake rubbing

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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MMX 553W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 MMX 553W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMX 553W registered?

MMX 553W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 11 November 1980.

Is MMX 553W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMX 553W shows 4 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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