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TUM 660W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Blue Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,370 mi
Last recorded36,370 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUM 660W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 36,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 36,370 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 36,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 36,038 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 36,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 35,921 miles

Central Front Lower Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 35,823 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 35,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 34,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 34,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,449 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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TUM 660W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Blue with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TUM 660W, 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 TUM 660W registered?

TUM 660W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 26 March 1981.

Is TUM 660W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUM 660W shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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