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A481 SCW

1984 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,161 mi
Last recorded12,161 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1984 Yamaha RD25023,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA481 SCW
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,673 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 21,673 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 21,500 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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A481 SCW is a 1984 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 23,215 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 A481 SCW, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A481 SCW registered?

A481 SCW is a 1984 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A481 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A481 SCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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