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RME 740R

1976 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,193 mi
Last recorded20,193 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Yamaha RD25020,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 740R
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,193 miles

advise, rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 20,193 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise, rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 201,983 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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RME 740R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RME 740R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RME 740R registered?

RME 740R is a 1976 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is RME 740R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RME 740R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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