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MWL 260W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,190 mi
Last recorded12,190 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWL 260W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2011 12,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 12,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 11,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,851 miles

Front brake switch inoperative.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,817 miles

Front stop switch faulty.

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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MWL 260W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 MWL 260W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MWL 260W registered?

MWL 260W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MWL 260W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MWL 260W shows 5 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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