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A843 SCA

1980 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA843 SCA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,184 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,966 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,352 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,429 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,035 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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A843 SCA is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1980 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 17,579 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 A843 SCA, 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 46 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A843 SCA is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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