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UHB 309Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,110 mi
Last recorded4,110 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 309Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine350cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 4,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 3,767 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 3,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 2,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 2,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 1,930 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 1,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 1,648 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 394 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake slightly binding .

Pass 15 Jun 2012 116 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 20,938 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,746 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2007 18,746 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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UHB 309Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 350cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 UHB 309Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHB 309Y registered?

UHB 309Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is UHB 309Y safe to buy?

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