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BOT 424V

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,688 mi
Last recorded42,688 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 424V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 42,688 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,327 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 38,237 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 38,212 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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BOT 424V is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BOT 424V, 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.

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What year was BOT 424V registered?

BOT 424V is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is BOT 424V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOT 424V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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