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PFG 101R

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 101R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,719 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2011 40,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 40,256 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 40,129 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,022 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 May 2008 40,022 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,889 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,694 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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PFG 101R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFG 101R, 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 PFG 101R registered?

PFG 101R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 19 October 1976.

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