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XCA 771W

1980 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha RD25022,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 771W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,193 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,358 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,873 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 45,873 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,064 miles

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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XCA 771W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 22,534 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 XCA 771W, 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 46 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 XCA 771W?

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What year was XCA 771W registered?

XCA 771W is a 1980 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 13 October 1980.

Is XCA 771W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCA 771W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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