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LAU 400W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,375 mi
Last recorded23,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 400W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013
Pass 6 Oct 2012 23,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 23,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 23,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,966 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 22,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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LAU 400W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LAU 400W, 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 LAU 400W registered?

LAU 400W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is LAU 400W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAU 400W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAU 400W have outstanding finance?

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