MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
handle bar grips loose,but not affecting riders control,
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
handle bar grips loose,but not affecting riders control,
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250?
Based on 7,788 MOT tests across 1,776 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VRH 842W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VRH 842W, 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 VRH 842W registered?
VRH 842W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 16 July 1981.
Is VRH 842W safe to buy?
The MOT history for VRH 842W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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