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SHV 574R

1977 Yamaha Rd 250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,110 mi
Last recorded18,110 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1977 Yamaha Rd 25022,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHV 574R
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 18,110 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight leak from lower fork damping bolt (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 18,109 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough to be heard by another road user. (7.7 (c))

Suspension arm insecurely attached Excessive end float in swinging arm pivot. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil leak from lower fork damping rod bolt. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 17,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,615 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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SHV 574R is a 1977 Yamaha Rd 250 in Silver with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 22,601 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SHV 574R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SHV 574R registered?

SHV 574R is a 1977 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is SHV 574R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHV 574R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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