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PAY 699W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,840 mi
Last recorded32,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAY 699W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,820 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,560 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,139 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 46,094 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 45,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 45,636 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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PAY 699W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PAY 699W, 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.

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PAY 699W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 13 March 1981.

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