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YGH 981W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGH 981W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,454 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 30,454 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,838 miles

Front forks slightly stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,666 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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YGH 981W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGH 981W, 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.

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What year was YGH 981W registered?

YGH 981W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is YGH 981W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGH 981W shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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