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ECJ 927W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,472 mi
Last recorded20,472 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECJ 927W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,450 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 20,357 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 20,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 20,331 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 19,990 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 19,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,697 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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ECJ 927W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ECJ 927W, 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.

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What year was ECJ 927W registered?

ECJ 927W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 September 1980.

Is ECJ 927W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECJ 927W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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