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MCP 846W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57 mi
Last recorded57 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCP 846W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 57 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 33 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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MCP 846W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MCP 846W, 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.

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What year was MCP 846W registered?

MCP 846W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is MCP 846W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCP 846W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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