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RNW 989W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

19,839 mi
Last recorded19,839 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNW 989W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 19,839 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 19,835 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2016 19,505 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 19,505 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 19,431 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 19,431 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,277 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 19,277 miles

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,

Pass 17 May 2012 18,896 miles

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

gear lever loose.

Fail 16 May 2012 18,896 miles

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.

Pass 3 May 2011 18,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 18,797 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 18,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 18,478 miles

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.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,325 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
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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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RNW 989W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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