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LHW 969Y

1982 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,169 mi
Last recorded23,169 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 969Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 23,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,009 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,877 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 184,447 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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LHW 969Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 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 LHW 969Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHW 969Y registered?

LHW 969Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 23 August 1982.

Is LHW 969Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHW 969Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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