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OPA 833W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Orange Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,202 mi
Last recorded25,202 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPA 833W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,202 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,197 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 25,188 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,026 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

indicators don`t flash at tick over

Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,815 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 241,884 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,487 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,287 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

number plate holder/ rear light loose

rear mudguard in poor condition

rear tyre appears oversized

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,133 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

front tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,186 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 18,186 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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OPA 833W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Orange with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,674 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 OPA 833W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPA 833W registered?

OPA 833W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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