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BTU 952W

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

872 mi
Last recorded872 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 952W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 45,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,794 miles

n/s foot peg deteriorated and worn pivot

rear brake pivot worn to max

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,237 miles

foot rest pivot worn o/s

rear brake lever - pivot worn

rear tyre perished sidewall

Fail 17 Mar 2012 40,237 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

foot rest pivot worn o/s

rear brake lever - pivot worn

rear tyre perished sidewall

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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BTU 952W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BTU 952W, 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 BTU 952W registered?

BTU 952W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is BTU 952W safe to buy?

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