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CCA 51W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,307 mi
Last recorded16,307 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCA 51W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 16,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 15,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 15,807 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,789 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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CCA 51W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 CCA 51W, 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 CCA 51W registered?

CCA 51W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 10 July 1981.

Is CCA 51W safe to buy?

The MOT history for CCA 51W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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