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NTT 500W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,605 mi
Last recorded33,605 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 500W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 33,605 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 33,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,434 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 33,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,411 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 May 2014 33,411 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Front Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,850 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,614 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,310 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,274 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,274 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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NTT 500W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NTT 500W, 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

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What year was NTT 500W registered?

NTT 500W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 10 February 1981.

Is NTT 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTT 500W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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