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VOA 429Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOA 429Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine245cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 35,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,541 miles

brake reaction arm splitpin missing.replaced on test.prs.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 35,541 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

brake reaction arm splitpin missing.replaced on test.prs.

Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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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VOA 429Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VOA 429Y, 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 VOA 429Y registered?

VOA 429Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is VOA 429Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOA 429Y 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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