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A156 HDU

1983 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR25021,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 HDU
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,008 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 37,722 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,960 miles

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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A156 HDU is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 21,044 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 SR250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A156 HDU, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A156 HDU registered?

A156 HDU is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 2 December 1983.

Is A156 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A156 HDU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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