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NSO 236W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,334 mi
Last recorded50,334 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSO 236W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 May 2011 50,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,449 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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NSO 236W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NSO 236W, 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

How do I check the history of NSO 236W?

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What year was NSO 236W registered?

NSO 236W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 27 February 1981.

Is NSO 236W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSO 236W 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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