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OMX 383W

1981 Yamaha Rd 250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,174 mi
Last recorded37,174 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha Rd 25031,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMX 383W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,854 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,724 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 36,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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OMX 383W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 31,634 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OMX 383W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OMX 383W registered?

OMX 383W is a 1981 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is OMX 383W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OMX 383W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OMX 383W have outstanding finance?

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