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YHM 513T

1978 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,510 mi
Last recorded13,510 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHM 513T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,510 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,398 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,398 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,337 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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YHM 513T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 20,313 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 YHM 513T, 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 48 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YHM 513T?

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What year was YHM 513T registered?

YHM 513T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 20 September 1978.

Is YHM 513T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHM 513T 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.

Does YHM 513T have outstanding finance?

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