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SHS 143W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,326 mi
Last recorded18,326 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHS 143W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,326 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 18,326 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 17,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,785 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 16,924 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,903 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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SHS 143W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHS 143W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SHS 143W registered?

SHS 143W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is SHS 143W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHS 143W shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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