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RBH 503W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,847 mi
Last recorded31,847 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBH 503W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2022 31,847 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,834 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 31,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,754 miles

throttle grip is tight when released but not sticking on

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,526 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,851 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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RBH 503W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 RBH 503W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RBH 503W registered?

RBH 503W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 17 September 1980.

Is RBH 503W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBH 503W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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