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LKE 506V

1980 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,339 mi
Last recorded13,339 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 506V
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 13,339 miles

Fuel pipe to carb perished.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 13,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 13,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,018 miles

Nearside rear indicator repaired, by secure.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre getting low, 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Very small pin hole in offside of fuel tank.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,857 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 12,758 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,267 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,008 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 10,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 10,547 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 10,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,000 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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LKE 506V is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LKE 506V, 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 LKE 506V registered?

LKE 506V is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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