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RPD 505X

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,254 mi
Last recorded12,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPD 505X
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 12,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 12,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 10,343 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 10,343 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 10,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,296 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 9,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 5,481 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 4,974 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 4,101 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 4,101 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?

Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
361
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 65
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Drive chain excessively loose 35
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 34
Drive chain worn to excess 27
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RPD 505X is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha SR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPD 505X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha SR250 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPD 505X registered?

RPD 505X is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is RPD 505X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPD 505X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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