MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at head (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
indicators only flash with engine running
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front mudgaurd poorly mounted
swinging arm corroding
front mudgaurd poorly mounted
indicators only work with engine running
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear footrests worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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