CarVerify

Free Car Check

PVS 583W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,044 mi
Last recorded19,044 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVS 583W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,893 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 18,893 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 18,762 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 18,762 miles

Central Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 18,747 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 18,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,701 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 18,701 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 May 2011 18,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,675 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 18,660 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 18,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,649 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 18,630 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,619 miles

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
Full Yamaha RD250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PVS 583W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 PVS 583W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVS 583W?

You can check the full history of PVS 583W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PVS 583W registered?

PVS 583W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is PVS 583W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVS 583W shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PVS 583W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PVS 583W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.