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S232 FTA

1998 Yamaha SR250

Red Petrol 240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,566 mi
Last recorded40,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha SR25014,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelSR250
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 40,566 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 40,510 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 38,187 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 37,321 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 37,321 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,292 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 36,292 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 35,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,937 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2016 34,855 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,584 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 29,980 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,676 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 24,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 21,101 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 21,101 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 15,897 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,897 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 14,985 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,985 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 13,093 miles

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.

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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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.

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