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KVP 450W

1981 Yamaha RD250LC

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,437 mi
Last recorded1,437 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD250LC28,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVP 450W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 1,437 miles

back brake noisey

Fail 12 Feb 2013 1,437 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 19,889 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,603 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,525 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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KVP 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 28,887 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KVP 450W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KVP 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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