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NBA 137W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Cream Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74 mi
Last recorded74 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBA 137W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 74 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 74 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,116 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,704 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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NBA 137W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250 in Cream with a 239cc 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 NBA 137W, 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 NBA 137W registered?

NBA 137W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is NBA 137W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBA 137W 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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