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GEL 837Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

White Gas 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,585 mi
Last recorded23,585 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 837Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas
Engine250cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2024 23,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 22,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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GEL 837Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 250cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GEL 837Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 837Y registered?

GEL 837Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is GEL 837Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 837Y shows 5 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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