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LPG 197W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,111 mi
Last recorded18,111 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPG 197W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,954 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 14,937 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,560 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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LPG 197W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LPG 197W, 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 LPG 197W registered?

LPG 197W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 25 September 1980.

Is LPG 197W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LPG 197W shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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