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WLD 820S

1977 Yamaha DT250

Red Petrol 246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

442 mi
Last recorded442 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1977 Yamaha DT2508,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLD 820S
MakeYamaha
ModelDT250
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 442 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 442 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 285 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 259 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 122 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 114 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 1 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha DT250?

Based on 792 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
112
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 13
Direction indicator not working 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 7
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WLD 820S is a 1977 Yamaha DT250 in Red with a 246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Yamaha DT250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 8,166 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 DT250 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WLD 820S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha DT250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Yamaha DT250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WLD 820S registered?

WLD 820S is a 1977 Yamaha DT250, first registered on 23 September 1977.

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