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JYU 522W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,992 mi
Last recorded28,992 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 522W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,943 miles

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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JYU 522W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 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 JYU 522W, 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 45 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 JYU 522W registered?

JYU 522W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 July 1981.

Is JYU 522W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYU 522W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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