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ORH 831P

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,770 mi
Last recorded13,770 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 831P
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 13,652 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 13,652 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,728 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre sidewall perished.

Handlebars very slightly bent.

Rear tyre perished on sidewall.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 45,728 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front tyre sidewall perished.

Handlebars very slightly bent.

Rear tyre perished on sidewall.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 45,655 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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ORH 831P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORH 831P, 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 ORH 831P registered?

ORH 831P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is ORH 831P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORH 831P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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