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OOO 131M

1973 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

738 mi
Last recorded738 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Yamaha RD25014,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 131M
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 738 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 738 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 May 2016 736 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 736 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 733 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Feb 2011 657 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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OOO 131M is a 1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,227 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 OOO 131M, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OOO 131M registered?

OOO 131M is a 1973 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 10 December 1973.

Is OOO 131M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 131M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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