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MHY 553Y

1982 Yamaha SR250

Blue Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,665 mi
Last recorded19,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Yamaha SR25022,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 553Y
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,300 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,217 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 14,217 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 13,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,925 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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MHY 553Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250 in Blue with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,646 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 MHY 553Y, 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 44 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MHY 553Y registered?

MHY 553Y is a 1982 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is MHY 553Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHY 553Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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