MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel spindle loose split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame and swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
handle bars slightly bent
perish marks in front & rear tyres
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
handle bars slightly bent
perish marks in front & rear tyres
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
slight oil leak from front of engine advise
How Reliable is the Yamaha SR250?
Based on 3,730 MOT tests across 495 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S232 FTA is a 1998 Yamaha SR250 in Red with a 240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 S232 FTA, 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 S232 FTA registered?
S232 FTA is a 1998 Yamaha SR250, first registered on 20 October 1998.
Is S232 FTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S232 FTA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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