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CEW 278Y

1982 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,010 mi
Last recorded8,010 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Yamaha RD25025,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEW 278Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 7,945 miles

Central Rear number plate small

Pass 15 Apr 2020 27,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,961 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,951 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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CEW 278Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 25,035 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 CEW 278Y, 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 44 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 CEW 278Y?

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What year was CEW 278Y registered?

CEW 278Y is a 1982 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 22 October 1982.

Is CEW 278Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEW 278Y shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CEW 278Y have outstanding finance?

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