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B388 ARL

1984 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,493 mi
Last recorded23,493 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Yamaha SR25027,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 ARL
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,493 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,336 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,138 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 23,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,953 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 22,952 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both for seals (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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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B388 ARL is a 1984 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,358 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 B388 ARL, 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 42 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B388 ARL registered?

B388 ARL is a 1984 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B388 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B388 ARL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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