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OUT 838W

1981 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,026 mi
Last recorded7,026 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT25013,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 838W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 5,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,785 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swinging arm n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 5,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 5,005 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,935 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 4,222 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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OUT 838W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUT 838W, 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 OUT 838W registered?

OUT 838W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 27 May 1981.

Is OUT 838W safe to buy?

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