MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc contaminated f-disc contaminated by oil (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated contaminated by oil (1.1.13 (b))
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both forks leaking excessive oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
gear lever insecure,
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
gear lever loose.
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
gear lever loose.
Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
very little rear brake adjustment remaining.
How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250?
Based on 7,788 MOT tests across 1,776 vehicles.
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RNW 989W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 RNW 989W, 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 RNW 989W registered?
RNW 989W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 March 1981.
Is RNW 989W safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNW 989W shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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