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EDE 281W

1981 Yamaha RD250LC

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD250LC28,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 281W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,173 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 28,924 miles

Front tyre has sidewall perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,887 miles

front and rear tyres are perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,618 miles

Front Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.B2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 28,523 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,152 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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EDE 281W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 28,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDE 281W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDE 281W registered?

EDE 281W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 5 March 1981.

Is EDE 281W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 281W shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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