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RAH 484W

1981 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,527 mi
Last recorded18,527 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT25013,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAH 484W
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 18,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 18,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 18,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 18,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 18,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,055 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,044 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,697 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 17,370 miles

front & rear tyres cracked

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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RAH 484W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RAH 484W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAH 484W registered?

RAH 484W is a 1981 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 31 January 1981.

Is RAH 484W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAH 484W shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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