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JFR 998W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,650 mi
Last recorded3,650 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFR 998W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 3,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 3,648 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 3,647 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 3,635 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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JFR 998W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JFR 998W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFR 998W registered?

JFR 998W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is JFR 998W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFR 998W 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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