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ADF 637Y

1982 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,124 mi
Last recorded51,124 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 637Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,124 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 51,124 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,384 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 49,214 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,408 miles

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 48,365 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front tyre perished

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,684 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,684 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,511 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 42,124 miles

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

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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ADF 637Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 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 ADF 637Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ADF 637Y registered?

ADF 637Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 9 September 1982.

Is ADF 637Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 637Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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