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YKE 566S

1978 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,245 mi
Last recorded24,245 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 566S
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 24,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,787 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,779 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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YKE 566S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKE 566S, 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 YKE 566S?

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What year was YKE 566S registered?

YKE 566S is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is YKE 566S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKE 566S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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