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MKW 197W

2017 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2017 Yamaha RD25029,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 197W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018
Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,771 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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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MKW 197W is a 2017 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 29,213 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 MKW 197W, 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 9 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKW 197W?

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What year was MKW 197W registered?

MKW 197W is a 2017 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 November 2017.

Is MKW 197W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKW 197W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MKW 197W have outstanding finance?

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