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RYB 429V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,881 mi
Last recorded18,881 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYB 429V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,603 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 18,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 17,792 miles

slight knock on front suspenion bump test.

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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RYB 429V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RYB 429V, 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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RYB 429V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 12 July 1980.

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