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OBA 783P

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 783P
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine245cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,006 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,006 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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OBA 783P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,538 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 OBA 783P, 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 50 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 OBA 783P registered?

OBA 783P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 July 1976.

Is OBA 783P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBA 783P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OBA 783P have outstanding finance?

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