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A798 RTC

1983 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,670 mi
Last recorded32,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR25021,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 RTC
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 32,670 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 31,732 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2012 30,874 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 29,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 28,566 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 26,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 21,674 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 26,174 miles

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

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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A798 RTC is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A798 RTC, 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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A798 RTC is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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