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OJT 37W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,551 mi
Last recorded21,551 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJT 37W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014 21,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 21,551 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,520 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 21,519 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2012 21,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,268 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 21,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,004 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,173 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre sidewalls showing heavy surface cracking

top yolk slightly misaligned with lower yolk causing misalignment of handle bars in straight ahead position

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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OJT 37W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJT 37W, 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 OJT 37W registered?

OJT 37W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is OJT 37W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJT 37W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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