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MKW 758W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Multi-colour Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,736 mi
Last recorded20,736 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKW 758W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2020 20,736 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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MKW 758W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Multi-colour with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 MKW 758W, 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 MKW 758W registered?

MKW 758W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is MKW 758W safe to buy?

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