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PBU 99W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,749 mi
Last recorded24,749 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBU 99W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,749 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,674 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

low pressure both tyres

Pass 9 May 2018 24,598 miles

1 brake caliper and disc fitted on test

Fail 9 May 2018 24,598 miles

1 brake caliper and disc fitted on test

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid master cylinder (3.2.B4)

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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PBU 99W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBU 99W, 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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What year was PBU 99W registered?

PBU 99W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 17 March 1981.

Is PBU 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBU 99W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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