MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,441 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chain guard missing ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
main frame reduced in strength
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Chain guard missing ()
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
main frame reduced in strength
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
chain guard missing
engine cuts out when lights switched off
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
chain guard missing
engine cuts out when lights switched off
Chain guard missing
engine cuts out when lights are switched off
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Chain guard missing
engine cuts out when lights are switched off
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FFJ 957Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1983 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 21,044 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 FFJ 957Y, 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 43 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FFJ 957Y registered?
FFJ 957Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 March 1983.
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