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JWR 843Y

1983 Yamaha RD250

Black Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,849 mi
Last recorded26,849 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Yamaha RD25022,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWR 843Y
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 26,849 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2022 26,849 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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JWR 843Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250 in Black with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,106 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 RD250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWR 843Y, 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 43 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 JWR 843Y registered?

JWR 843Y is a 1983 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 1 March 1983.

Is JWR 843Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWR 843Y shows 2 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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