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JWR 897Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 245cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,519 mi
Last recorded35,519 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 897Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine245cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,519 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,070 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,070 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 35,067 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 897Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 245cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 897Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWR 897Y registered?

JWR 897Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is JWR 897Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 897Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWR 897Y have outstanding finance?

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