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HCV 417W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,088 mi
Last recorded17,088 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCV 417W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 17,088 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 17,081 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

slight blow from exhaust, efficient at time of test.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,004 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 16,563 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear brake cables on maximum adjustment level, would suggest front and rear brakes overhauled.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,563 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear brake cables on maximum adjustment level, would suggest front and rear brakes overhauled.

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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HCV 417W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HCV 417W, 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 HCV 417W registered?

HCV 417W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 October 1980.

Is HCV 417W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCV 417W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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