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WYB 13W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,135 mi
Last recorded42,135 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 13W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,135 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,135 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 42,135 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 42,083 miles

Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Built up wheel has a loose bolt/s (4.2.1c)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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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WYB 13W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYB 13W, 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 WYB 13W registered?

WYB 13W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 10 June 1981.

Is WYB 13W safe to buy?

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