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KFL 237W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,406 mi
Last recorded16,406 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 237W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 16,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 16,186 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 15,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 15,120 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,018 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 15,016 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 14,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 14,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,693 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 14,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 13,799 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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KFL 237W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KFL 237W, 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 KFL 237W registered?

KFL 237W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is KFL 237W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFL 237W shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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