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LLJ 539W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,824 mi
Last recorded25,824 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLJ 539W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 25,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,157 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 24,609 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 23,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2012 23,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 21,820 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 21,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 20,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,225 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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LLJ 539W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LLJ 539W, 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 LLJ 539W registered?

LLJ 539W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is LLJ 539W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLJ 539W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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