CarVerify

Free Car Check

XVS 108X

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,802 mi
Last recorded18,802 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 108X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 18,802 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 18,788 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,714 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,636 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 18,598 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,531 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 18,531 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,508 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,493 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,486 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,445 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 18,422 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,412 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 18,402 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,182 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 18,175 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 17,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,575 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
Full Yamaha RD250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XVS 108X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVS 108X, 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

How do I check the history of XVS 108X?

You can check the full history of XVS 108X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XVS 108X registered?

XVS 108X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 14 September 1981.

Is XVS 108X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVS 108X shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVS 108X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XVS 108X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.