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RKV 647W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Silver Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,717 mi
Last recorded38,717 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKV 647W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 38,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 38,137 miles

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,339 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

exhaust bracket slightly loose.

mobility contols fitted to handlebars

slight movement in front brake hub.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,442 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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RKV 647W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Silver with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RKV 647W, 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.

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What year was RKV 647W registered?

RKV 647W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 24 March 1981.

Is RKV 647W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKV 647W shows 7 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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