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AWP 496W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Maroon Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,308 mi
Last recorded9,308 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 496W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2019 9,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 9,072 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 8,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 8,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 8,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 7,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 7,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,389 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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AWP 496W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Maroon with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AWP 496W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AWP 496W registered?

AWP 496W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 15 October 1980.

Is AWP 496W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWP 496W shows 10 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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