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PKA 928S

1978 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,332 mi
Last recorded20,332 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKA 928S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2025 20,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 20,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 19,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,602 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 18,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 18,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,007 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,009 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 15,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,319 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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PKA 928S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 PKA 928S, 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 48 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 PKA 928S registered?

PKA 928S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is PKA 928S safe to buy?

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