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RNP 950V

1979 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,206 mi
Last recorded43,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 950V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,206 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 43,206 miles

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

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 43,197 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 43,191 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,142 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,139 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 43,090 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 42,612 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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RNP 950V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 RNP 950V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RNP 950V registered?

RNP 950V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is RNP 950V safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 950V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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