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JWR 517Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,437 mi
Last recorded4,437 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 517Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 4,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 4,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 4,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 4,372 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 4,372 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,205 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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JWR 517Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JWR 517Y, 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 JWR 517Y registered?

JWR 517Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 26 July 1983.

Is JWR 517Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 517Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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