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R825 UKV

1998 Yamaha SR250

Silver Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,492 mi
Last recorded5,492 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR25014,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 UKV
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 5,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 5,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 5,355 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,312 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 4,443 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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R825 UKV is a 1998 Yamaha SR250 in Silver with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 14,985 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 R825 UKV, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R825 UKV registered?

R825 UKV is a 1998 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R825 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 UKV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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