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RFV 701P

1976 Yamaha RD250

Bronze Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,431 mi
Last recorded19,431 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFV 701P
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 19,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,423 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,329 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 19,328 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,091 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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RFV 701P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Bronze with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RFV 701P, 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 RFV 701P registered?

RFV 701P is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 7 April 1976.

Is RFV 701P safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFV 701P shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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