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R89 OFR

1997 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 239cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,161 mi
Last recorded18,161 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha SR25015,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 OFR
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine239cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,161 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 8,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 17,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,411 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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R89 OFR is a 1997 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 239cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 15,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R89 OFR, 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 R89 OFR registered?

R89 OFR is a 1997 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R89 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 OFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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