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NTL 105V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,078 mi
Last recorded20,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTL 105V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 19,524 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 19,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011
Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 19,201 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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NTL 105V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NTL 105V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NTL 105V registered?

NTL 105V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 28 April 1980.

Is NTL 105V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTL 105V 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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