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JHR 541W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,933 mi
Last recorded7,933 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHR 541W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 7,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 7,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 7,657 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,942 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 6,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 6,836 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 6,788 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,398 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 6,398 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,380 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 6,374 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,368 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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JHR 541W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JHR 541W, 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.

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What year was JHR 541W registered?

JHR 541W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 12 June 1981.

Is JHR 541W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHR 541W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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