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BKA 513X

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,050 mi
Last recorded45,050 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKA 513X
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 May 2014 45,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,545 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,091 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,042 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,085 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,063 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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BKA 513X is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,674 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 BKA 513X, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKA 513X registered?

BKA 513X is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 October 1981.

Is BKA 513X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKA 513X shows 7 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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