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AFL 178Y

1983 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,890 mi
Last recorded11,890 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR25021,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 178Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2024 11,890 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,603 miles

Front tyre showing age related cracks. Ply not showing, but replacement advised

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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AFL 178Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AFL 178Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFL 178Y registered?

AFL 178Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is AFL 178Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFL 178Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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