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YPD 392T

1978 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,410 mi
Last recorded34,410 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Yamaha RD25020,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 392T
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,410 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 34,362 miles

Rear suggest rear brake pads are inspected due to age

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,236 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,944 miles

front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,826 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 33,826 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,404 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,404 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,906 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 30,906 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,036 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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YPD 392T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YPD 392T, 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.

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What year was YPD 392T registered?

YPD 392T is a 1978 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is YPD 392T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPD 392T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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