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PBJ 978W

1980 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,809 mi
Last recorded15,809 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Yamaha SR25017,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBJ 978W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,165 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 12,003 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 10,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,161 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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PBJ 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 PBJ 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 PBJ 978W registered?

PBJ 978W is a 1980 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is PBJ 978W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBJ 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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