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FFJ 958Y

1983 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Yamaha SR25021,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFJ 958Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 40,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,160 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 39,950 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 39,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 39,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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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FFJ 958Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FFJ 958Y, 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 958Y registered?

FFJ 958Y is a 1983 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 16 April 1983.

Is FFJ 958Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFJ 958Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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