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SWG 53Y

1982 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,420 mi
Last recorded4,420 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWG 53Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 4,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,087 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 4,087 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,087 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,389 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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SWG 53Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 SWG 53Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SWG 53Y?

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What year was SWG 53Y registered?

SWG 53Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is SWG 53Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWG 53Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SWG 53Y have outstanding finance?

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