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SGC 313V

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Diesel 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,470 mi
Last recorded9,470 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGC 313V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 9,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,950 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2014 53,950 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 49,540 miles

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,184 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 45,968 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,781 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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SGC 313V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SGC 313V, 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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What year was SGC 313V registered?

SGC 313V is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 July 1980.

Is SGC 313V safe to buy?

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