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NFP 978W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,065 mi
Last recorded1,065 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFP 978W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 1,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 39 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 25 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 15,712 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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NFP 978W 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 NFP 978W, 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 NFP 978W registered?

NFP 978W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is NFP 978W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFP 978W 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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