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GEW 627W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEW 627W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,332 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 26,332 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 26,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 26,121 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,064 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,164 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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GEW 627W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GEW 627W, 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 GEW 627W registered?

GEW 627W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is GEW 627W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEW 627W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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