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P363 DPY

1996 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,290 mi
Last recorded16,290 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha SR25018,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 DPY
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 16,290 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,872 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,683 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,683 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2009 13,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,384 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 12,824 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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P363 DPY is a 1996 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 18,732 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 P363 DPY, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P363 DPY registered?

P363 DPY is a 1996 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P363 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P363 DPY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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