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B573 XDE

1985 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,289 mi
Last recorded19,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB573 XDE
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyre - Perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 19,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 18,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 18,437 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,415 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 14,415 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 11,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 10,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007

slight notch in headrace bearings

Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,973 miles

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

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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B573 XDE is a 1985 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B573 XDE, 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 41 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B573 XDE is a 1985 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 May 1985.

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