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JCW 57W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 57W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2023 42,130 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,838 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

front brake slightly spongey

nearside exhaust slightly loose in rubber mountings but secure

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,202 miles

front brake feels slightly spongey

rear tyre well worn

signs of slight fuel leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,125 miles

wear rear cush drive

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,036 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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JCW 57W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JCW 57W, 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 JCW 57W registered?

JCW 57W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 13 July 1981.

Is JCW 57W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 57W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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