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R818 EDV

1997 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,429 mi
Last recorded16,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR25015,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 EDV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 16,429 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2012 16,696 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,359 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 16,141 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 16,141 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,137 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,350 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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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R818 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R818 EDV, 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 R818 EDV registered?

R818 EDV is a 1997 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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