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RBF 569W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,274 mi
Last recorded52,274 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBF 569W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 542,032 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

top and bottom nearside and offside rear susspension bushes cracked

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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RBF 569W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha SR250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 23,674 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 RBF 569W, 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 45 years old, this Yamaha SR250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RBF 569W registered?

RBF 569W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 25 February 1981.

Is RBF 569W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBF 569W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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