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UPF 227M

1974 Yamaha RD250

Red Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,317 mi
Last recorded22,317 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1974 Yamaha RD25017,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPF 227M
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,317 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,807 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 20,799 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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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UPF 227M is a 1974 Yamaha RD250 in Red with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,123 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 UPF 227M, 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 52 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UPF 227M registered?

UPF 227M is a 1974 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is UPF 227M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPF 227M shows 4 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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