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RVS 486W

1981 Yamaha SR250

Black Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,809 mi
Last recorded25,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha SR25023,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVS 486W
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 24,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 24,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 23,531 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 21,168 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,824 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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RVS 486W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250 in Black with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RVS 486W, 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 RVS 486W registered?

RVS 486W is a 1981 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 13 January 1981.

Is RVS 486W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RVS 486W shows 17 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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