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A53 LEX

1984 Yamaha SR250

Silver Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,611 mi
Last recorded47,611 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha SR25027,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 LEX
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 47,611 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,594 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,371 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,980 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,391 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,759 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,759 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,642 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,770 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 48,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,268 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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A53 LEX is a 1984 Yamaha SR250 in Silver with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,358 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 A53 LEX, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A53 LEX registered?

A53 LEX is a 1984 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A53 LEX safe to buy?

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