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DWU 117W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 245cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,792 mi
Last recorded9,792 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWU 117W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine245cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 9,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 9,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,726 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 9,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 9,685 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 9,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 9,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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DWU 117W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 DWU 117W, 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 46 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 DWU 117W?

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What year was DWU 117W registered?

DWU 117W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is DWU 117W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWU 117W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWU 117W have outstanding finance?

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