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R350 AAF

1997 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,524 mi
Last recorded11,524 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR25015,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 AAF
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 11,524 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 11,524 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 9,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 9,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 8,475 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,260 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 8,260 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,503 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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R350 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 15,958 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 R350 AAF, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R350 AAF registered?

R350 AAF is a 1997 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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