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XRR 268M

1973 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,442 mi
Last recorded15,442 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1973 Yamaha RD25014,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRR 268M
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,442 miles

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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XRR 268M is a 1973 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 14,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRR 268M, 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 53 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRR 268M registered?

XRR 268M is a 1973 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XRR 268M safe to buy?

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