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NMA 395T

1979 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,628 mi
Last recorded44,628 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 395T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,526 miles

Oil leak to near side ()

Fail 4 May 2017 44,526 miles

Brake locking device insecure disc bolt lock device not in place - Loctite and align plate (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure contaminated with oil (6.2.1a)

Oil leak to near side ()

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling adjustment to left required (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,278 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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NMA 395T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMA 395T, 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

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What year was NMA 395T registered?

NMA 395T is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is NMA 395T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMA 395T 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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