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OPA 213W

1981 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,814 mi
Last recorded13,814 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT25013,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 213W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 13,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 13,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,509 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 13,509 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 13,298 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 13,298 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,638 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT250?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
112
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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OPA 213W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha DT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 13,266 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 DT250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OPA 213W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha DT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OPA 213W registered?

OPA 213W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is OPA 213W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPA 213W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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