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OLR 571W

1980 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,720 mi
Last recorded40,720 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 571W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,283 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,104 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 39,104 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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OLR 571W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OLR 571W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLR 571W registered?

OLR 571W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 8 August 1980.

Is OLR 571W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 571W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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