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RUN 130S

1978 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,844 mi
Last recorded26,844 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUN 130S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 26,844 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorber damper rods pitted

engine missfiring

exhausts emitting smoke

fuel cap seal perished

no lock tabs fitted to swinging arm pivot nuts

oil on rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,844 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

both rear shockabsorber damper rods pitted

engine missfiring

exhausts emitting smoke

fuel cap seal perished

no lock tabs fitted to swinging arm pivot nuts

oil on rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2010 26,882 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both front silencer mountings not fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,882 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

both front silencer mountings not fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,632 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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RUN 130S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 RUN 130S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RUN 130S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 April 1978.

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