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KDL 602W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,357 mi
Last recorded40,357 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDL 602W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 40,357 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,441 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,081 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,952 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,567 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 36,338 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,078 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 36,078 miles

Centre Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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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KDL 602W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KDL 602W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDL 602W registered?

KDL 602W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 11 December 1980.

Is KDL 602W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDL 602W shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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