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LMD 851W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Green Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 851W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 73,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at head (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 73,051 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,566 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,907 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,923 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,155 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,509 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 68,509 miles

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Drive chain link wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2015 67,433 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 66,014 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

indicators only flash with engine running

Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,656 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

indicators only flash with engine running

Pass 16 Jan 2010 64,121 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front mudgaurd poorly mounted

swinging arm corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2009 61,341 miles

front mudgaurd poorly mounted

indicators only work with engine running

Fail 12 Jan 2008 59,989 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2007 58,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear footrests worn

Pass 15 Jan 2007 58,825 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear footrests worn

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,531 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front mudgaurd poorly mounted

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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LMD 851W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Green with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LMD 851W, 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 LMD 851W registered?

LMD 851W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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