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JOP 749W

1981 Yamaha RD250

Yellow Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,498 mi
Last recorded17,498 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOP 749W
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 17,498 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 16,887 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 16,588 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 24,968 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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JOP 749W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in Yellow with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JOP 749W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOP 749W registered?

JOP 749W is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 27 March 1981.

Is JOP 749W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOP 749W shows 4 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 JOP 749W have outstanding finance?

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