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DWS 120W

1981 Yamaha RD250LC

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,092 mi
Last recorded9,092 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD250LC28,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWS 120W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250LC
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 9,092 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 9,092 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 8,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Unable to see front sprocket as its behind bolted cover!

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 8,985 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Unable to see front sprocket as its behind bolted cover!

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250LC?

Based on 602 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
144
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate incorrect 3
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute 2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system 2
position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2
Direction indicators not working 2
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DWS 120W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250LC models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 28,887 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 RD250LC fails its MOT is registration plate incorrect, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWS 120W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250LC typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250LC is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DWS 120W registered?

DWS 120W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250LC, first registered on 23 January 1981.

Is DWS 120W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWS 120W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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