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GMW 765W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Silver Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,946 mi
Last recorded19,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMW 765W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 19,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,817 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 19,784 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Fail 10 Aug 2011 19,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,737 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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GMW 765W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Silver with a 247cc 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 GMW 765W, 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 GMW 765W registered?

GMW 765W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is GMW 765W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMW 765W 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.

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