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VCA 382W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,002 mi
Last recorded33,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCA 382W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2024 33,002 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 32,726 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 32,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,380 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,953 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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VCA 382W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 VCA 382W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VCA 382W registered?

VCA 382W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 11 August 1980.

Is VCA 382W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCA 382W shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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