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SWU 450W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWU 450W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 44,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 44,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both front fork stanchions (2.3.1)

front brakes have slight tight spot when checked on free wheel rotation

front parking light bulb not working

indicators not fitted only used during daylight hours also not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,229 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired dipped beam (1.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen dipp beam (1.6.B.1)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. both front fork stanchions (2.3.1)

front brakes have slight tight spot when checked on free wheel rotation

front parking light bulb not working

indicators not fitted only used during daylight hours also not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Pass 31 May 2008 44,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,654 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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SWU 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWU 450W, 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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What year was SWU 450W registered?

SWU 450W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 9 February 1981.

Is SWU 450W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWU 450W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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