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GFB 259W

1997 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,015 mi
Last recorded10,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR25015,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 259W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 10,015 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 8,389 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 5,291 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 1,198 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 13,315 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 12,311 miles

Exhaust noisey

Fail 20 Sep 2018 12,311 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisey

nearside switchgear insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,525 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 5,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015
Fail 23 Sep 2015

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake nearing end of useable range

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake nearing end of useable range

Pass 18 May 2012 13,152 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,786 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 12,652 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 12,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Inner Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 12,190 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 12,190 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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GFB 259W is a 1997 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 15,958 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 GFB 259W, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GFB 259W is a 1997 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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