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SAR 750W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,260 mi
Last recorded11,260 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAR 750W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 11,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,235 miles

rear inner brake pad worn down

Fail 1 Jul 2014 11,235 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

rear inner brake pad worn down

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,715 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,317 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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SAR 750W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 SAR 750W, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SAR 750W?

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What year was SAR 750W registered?

SAR 750W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 10 December 1980.

Is SAR 750W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAR 750W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAR 750W have outstanding finance?

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