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PMY 288W

2011 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,208 mi
Last recorded28,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2011 Yamaha RD25024,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 288W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 28,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 28,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 43,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,828 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 42,784 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 42,784 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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PMY 288W is a 2011 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 24,403 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 PMY 288W, 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 15 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PMY 288W registered?

PMY 288W is a 2011 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is PMY 288W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMY 288W shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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