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NMT 393X

1981 Yamaha RD250LC

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD250LC28,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMT 393X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 30,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,884 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 29,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 29,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 29,572 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,289 miles

slighhtly binding front brake

Pass 12 May 2012 29,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 29,032 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 28,788 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 27,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 266,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 26,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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NMT 393X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 28,887 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMT 393X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMT 393X registered?

NMT 393X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 12 November 1981.

Is NMT 393X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMT 393X shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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