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STO 821X

1982 Yamaha RD250LC

Yellow Petrol 347cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,208 mi
Last recorded48,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD250LC24,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTO 821X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine347cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,052 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 48,052 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,642 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2009 47,385 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,385 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 47,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 46,659 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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STO 821X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250LC in Yellow with a 347cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 24,934 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying STO 821X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was STO 821X registered?

STO 821X is a 1982 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 13 February 1982.

Is STO 821X safe to buy?

The MOT history for STO 821X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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