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KWY 163N

2015 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,464 mi
Last recorded15,464 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Yamaha RD25022,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWY 163N
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 15,464 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 15,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 15,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 15,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,210 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 15,210 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,988 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 14,988 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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KWY 163N is a 2015 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,270 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 KWY 163N, 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 11 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KWY 163N registered?

KWY 163N is a 2015 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 November 2015.

Is KWY 163N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KWY 163N shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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