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JAJ 221W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,143 mi
Last recorded18,143 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAJ 221W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 18,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 18,029 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 17,744 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 17,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 17,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,866 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 16,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 16,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 16,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 16,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,257 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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JAJ 221W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JAJ 221W, 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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JAJ 221W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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