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WCU 861Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,116 mi
Last recorded42,116 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 861Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,116 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 42,116 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam image kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,401 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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WCU 861Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 WCU 861Y, 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 43 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 WCU 861Y?

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What year was WCU 861Y registered?

WCU 861Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 5 June 1983.

Is WCU 861Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCU 861Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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