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MCH 859W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,852 mi
Last recorded31,852 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 859W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2012 31,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 14,297 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 14,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 14,112 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,112 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 14,079 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front & rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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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MCH 859W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MCH 859W, 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 MCH 859W registered?

MCH 859W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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