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OUJ 232R

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,882 mi
Last recorded18,882 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 232R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,882 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,746 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 18,725 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,138 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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OUJ 232R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUJ 232R, 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 OUJ 232R registered?

OUJ 232R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is OUJ 232R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUJ 232R shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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