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PDA 73X

1982 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,547 mi
Last recorded52,547 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 73X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 52,547 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose Bolt lock tabs not locking bolts (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose Pivot lock nut (3.1.2b)

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose Front bolt securing pin missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,518 miles

Headlight glass temporarily masked - to flatten beam image in headlight tester

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,448 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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PDA 73X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 PDA 73X, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PDA 73X registered?

PDA 73X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is PDA 73X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 73X shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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