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RPL 223X

1981 Yamaha DT250

White Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,918 mi
Last recorded11,918 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1981 Yamaha DT25013,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 223X
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,918 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2006 11,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 11,416 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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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RPL 223X is a 1981 Yamaha DT250 in White with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPL 223X, 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.

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What year was RPL 223X registered?

RPL 223X is a 1981 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 8 October 1981.

Is RPL 223X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 223X shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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