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WKX 59X

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,974 mi
Last recorded4,974 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKX 59X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 4,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 4,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 4,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 4,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 4,255 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 May 2016 4,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 1,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 523 miles
Pass 18 May 2011

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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WKX 59X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WKX 59X, 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 WKX 59X registered?

WKX 59X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is WKX 59X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKX 59X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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