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JWU 128Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,703 mi
Last recorded36,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 128Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 36,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 36,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 36,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,844 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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JWU 128Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 JWU 128Y, 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

How do I check the history of JWU 128Y?

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What year was JWU 128Y registered?

JWU 128Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JWU 128Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWU 128Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JWU 128Y have outstanding finance?

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