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YOU 642V

1979 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,728 mi
Last recorded43,728 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Yamaha RD25022,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOU 642V
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,357 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,499 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,186 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2015 42,171 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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YOU 642V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 22,373 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 YOU 642V, 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 47 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOU 642V registered?

YOU 642V is a 1979 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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The MOT history for YOU 642V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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