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UFL 672S

1978 Yamaha Rd 250

Yellow Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,985 mi
Last recorded78,985 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Yamaha Rd 25018,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFL 672S
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,800 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,705 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 78,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,570 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,475 miles

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

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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UFL 672S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 in Yellow with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,316 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 UFL 672S, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UFL 672S registered?

UFL 672S is a 1978 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is UFL 672S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFL 672S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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