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MDL 554W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,232 mi
Last recorded33,232 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 554W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,265 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,038 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,655 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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MDL 554W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MDL 554W, 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 MDL 554W registered?

MDL 554W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is MDL 554W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDL 554W shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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