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RDG 160W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,366 mi
Last recorded43,366 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 160W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 43,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,304 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 42,868 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,973 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 40,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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RDG 160W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow 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 RDG 160W, 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 RDG 160W registered?

RDG 160W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is RDG 160W safe to buy?

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