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PUN 253S

1977 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,479 mi
Last recorded23,479 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1977 Yamaha RD25022,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUN 253S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 23,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 23,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,456 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 23,456 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 23,350 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,341 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,341 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,115 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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PUN 253S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 22,305 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 PUN 253S, 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 49 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PUN 253S?

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What year was PUN 253S registered?

PUN 253S is a 1977 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is PUN 253S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUN 253S 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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