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OCE 290R

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

13,281 mi
Last recorded13,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCE 290R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2010 13,281 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake master cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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OCE 290R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 OCE 290R, 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.

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What year was OCE 290R registered?

OCE 290R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OCE 290R safe to buy?

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