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HKW 303W

1980 Yamaha Rd 250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,968 mi
Last recorded16,968 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha Rd 25021,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKW 303W
MakeYamaha
ModelRd 250
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 16,968 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,491 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 16,491 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 May 2009 16,415 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 16,415 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Rd 250?

Based on 757 MOT tests across 144 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 4
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HKW 303W is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha Rd 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 21,386 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 Rd 250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HKW 303W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Rd 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Yamaha Rd 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HKW 303W?

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What year was HKW 303W registered?

HKW 303W is a 1980 Yamaha Rd 250, first registered on 15 August 1980.

Is HKW 303W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKW 303W shows 6 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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